Spring Lecture Series
The Old Barracks is pleased to host lectures and discussions
by leading historians and authors on a variety of subjects.
Lectures are free to attend, and pre-orders for books are encouraged.
by leading historians and authors on a variety of subjects.
Lectures are free to attend, and pre-orders for books are encouraged.
March 28th: Larry Kidder “The Revolutionary World of a Free Black Man”
William Kidder will discuss Jacob Francis’s experiences as an indentured servant including his time as a soldier during the American Revolution, and later as a free man raising a family.
April 4th: Jack Kelly “God Save Benedict Arnold”
Jack Kelly gives a new perspective on the career of Benedict Arnold who was only ever known for committing treason, exploring his time as a soldier and his feats during the Revolutionary War which led to his momentous change of heart.
June 12th: Robert Dunkerly “Unhappy Catastrophes”
Robert Dunkerly will follow the course of the American Revolution through the many campsites, battles, and raids that took place in Central New Jersey, as well as share several of these historic places and sites throughout the region that can still be visited today.
Lectures will begin at 6 PM, followed by a Q&A and book signing. Admission is free. Light refreshments will be available.
Copies of these titles will be available for purchase in-store and online through the Quartermaster Store.
All proceeds go towards supporting the Old Barracks Museum and its mission.
William Kidder will discuss Jacob Francis’s experiences as an indentured servant including his time as a soldier during the American Revolution, and later as a free man raising a family.
April 4th: Jack Kelly “God Save Benedict Arnold”
Jack Kelly gives a new perspective on the career of Benedict Arnold who was only ever known for committing treason, exploring his time as a soldier and his feats during the Revolutionary War which led to his momentous change of heart.
June 12th: Robert Dunkerly “Unhappy Catastrophes”
Robert Dunkerly will follow the course of the American Revolution through the many campsites, battles, and raids that took place in Central New Jersey, as well as share several of these historic places and sites throughout the region that can still be visited today.
Lectures will begin at 6 PM, followed by a Q&A and book signing. Admission is free. Light refreshments will be available.
Copies of these titles will be available for purchase in-store and online through the Quartermaster Store.
All proceeds go towards supporting the Old Barracks Museum and its mission.
This event is sponsored by The Society of the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New Jersey