Event
Ranger Program: "Nathan Hale and the Sacrifice of American Soldier Spies"
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Fee:
Free. FREELocation:
Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank, Chestnut Street between 4th and 5th StreetsDates & Times
Date:
Saturday, May 25, 2019
Time:
12:30 PM
Duration:
30 minutes
Type of Event
Talk
Description
Join a park ranger for a slide program about the life of Nathan Hale, school professor who joined the Patriots to fight England during the American Revolution. During the Battle of New York, Hale was captured by the British while gathering intelligence for George Washington. Before being executed as one of America's first spies, Hale famously stated, "I regret that I only have one life to give for my country."