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General Membership Meeting

November 14, 2016 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Newtown Historic Association presents:
“Grand Forage 1778 – The Revolutionary War’s Forgotten Campaign”

grand-forage-1778The November meeting of the Newtown Historic Association will be held on Monday, November 14th at 7:30 PM at the Half-Moon Inn, 105 Court St. (Court St. & Centre Ave.), Newtown.

The Newtown Historic Association has invited Todd W. Braisted, to speak on the “Grand Forage 1778 – The Revolutionary War’s Forgotten Campaign.” Mr. Braisted is the past president of the Bergen County Historical Society, an honorary vice president of the United Empire Loyalist Association of Canada, and a Fellow of the Company of Military Historians. He has authored numerous articles and books on the American Revolution and has appeared on such shows as PBS’s History Detectives. His website, www.royalprovincial.com, is a leading source for Loyalist information.

The public is invited and refreshments will be served. This will prove to be a very interesting and informative meeting. No reservations necessary — For further information call 215-968-3914.

Details

Date:
November 14, 2016
Time:
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
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Venue

Half-moon Inn (Court Inn)
105 Court St
Newtown, PA 18940 + Google Map
Phone
(215) 968-4004

Organizer

The Newtown Historic Association

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