CANCELLED ...... Richard Wiggin, author of the book, Embattled Farmers: Soldiers from Lincoln, MA _ by Friends of Independence National Historical Park

Date:

Wednesday, October 16, 2013 - 7:00pm - 9:30pm

Location:

Market Street between 3rd and 4th Street. Entrance is tunnel next to the Benjamin Franklin Post Office

Philadelphia, PA

United States

See map: Google Maps

Website:

http://friendsofindependence.org/

The event is cancelled due to the shutdown.

Meticulously researched, Embattled Farmers traces the footsteps of 252 individual men—all connected with the same community—who served as Patriot soldiers during the Revolutionary War. Collectively, their stories present a fascinating mosaic of a community at war. Join author Richard Wiggin for this event to hear an expert's understanding of the lives of civilians who fought for their ideals 230 years ago.

$10 Members, $15 Non-members.

Open to Public

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