Sat, Sep 07
|America Museum
Rebels of the American Revolution-Colonel Eliphalet Dyer & Colonel Jedediah Elderkin
A series of presentations about local heroes whom were crucial in our country's fight for freedom. Every first Saturday of the month from April to October. Sponsored by the Partnership for the Arts, Culture, History and Tourism.
Time & Location
Sep 07, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
America Museum, 47 Crescent St, Willimantic, CT 06226, USA
Guests
About the event
The America Museum will feature a dramatic presentation featuring the two wives of these rebelling patriots. Lynn Hinckley and Ida Ransom from the Anne Wood Elderkin Chapter DAR will discuss their strengths, challenges and accomplishments. Colonel Dyer, historian Bev York, will relay his travels and experiences while representing the colony. The 4th grandson of Colonel Dyer will also be there to share stories. Admission is free, donations always gladly accepted. Have a look at some of the other programs going on this year locally on the first Saturday of each month.