Learn about the exciting history that helped to shape our state and nation. Attend our Fall Lecture Series to hear from highly respected historians and authors as they share and discuss their books.
October 10th: Michael C. Harris “Germantown”
“Germantown,” now a busy neighborhood in Philadelphia, was the site of one of the largest battles of the American Revolution. Once a small village outside of the colonial capital, on October 4th, 1777, George Washington attempted to recapture Philadelphia through this battle that often gets brushed over but is now discussed in Michael C. Harris’s book.
October 17th: Catherine Kerrison “Jefferson’s Daughters”
“Jefferson’s Daughter” shares the story of Thomas Jefferson’s three daughters, Martha and Maria by his wife Martha Wayles Jefferson and Harriet by his slave Sally Hemings. Catherine Kerrison discusses the sisters’ paths and how the laws and customs of early America limited their options.
Lectures will begin at 6 PM at the Old Barracks Museum, followed by a Q&A and book signing. Admission is free. Light refreshments will be available. Copies of these titles are available for purchase in-store or at www.barracks.org. All proceeds go towards supporting the Old Barracks Museum and its mission.
Sponsored by The Society of the Sons of Revolution in the State of New Jersey.
ABOUT THE OLD BARRACKS MUSEUM: Built in 1758, the Old Barracks was a British military barracks during the French and Indian War. During the Revolutionary War, the building bore witness to the Battles of Trenton and later served as an army hospital. During the 20th century, the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Colonial Dames led the fundraising campaign to purchase the building. Today, the Old Barracks Museum is a symbol of New Jersey and attracts visitors from all over the world.
