Event
The Struggle for Freedom: Patriots of Color at Bunker Hill
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1 hour
Description
Bunker Hill Day is an important part of the nation’s commemoration of the American Revolutionary War. For two and half centuries, Americans have created a compelling narrative of that war, the founding of our nation, down to the very appearance of a true American patriot. How does that narrative change when we insert patriots of color as equal and necessary partners? Black and indigenous militia men such as Jude Hall, Cuff Whittemore, and Barzillai Lew made up a significant part of the army fighting for Independence. Join us to discuss how these three memorable participants in the Battle of Bunker Hill laid an equal claim to the country they helped create on this 246th Anniversary of the battle.
This one hour program will be offered for free via WebEx: https://npsboston.webex.com/npsboston/j.php?MTID=m589a36ace61299b57244067cc0d115ec
Reservation or Registration: No
Image Gallery
Alonzo Chappel (Artist), Chicago Historical Society