Living History: "The Black Soldier in the American Revolutionary War"

Independence National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Feb 29, 2020 at 2:00 PM
  • Free

Join historian Joseph Becton for a one-hour interactive program demonstrating camp life and discussing the struggle for African inclusion in the Continental army.  In the persona of "Jack Sisson," Mr. Becton will present stories of Black soldiers free or enslaved, rebel or loyalist.  His goal is to "illuminate their forgotten service at the birth of the nation."

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Independence Visitor Center, 6th and Market Streets

Schedule

Date:

Feb 29, 2020

Time:

2:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Event Type

  • Living History
Tags: black history month, african american history month, african american history, american revolution, inde family friendly 2020