Benjamin Franklin’s Experiments
We all think we know the story of Benjamin Franklin, we know the story of him flying a kite in a thunderstorm, but do you know the other inventions he worked on? Join us on Monday, November 14th as…
Rebellion in the Ranks Mutinies of the American Revolution
Did you know that there were numerous mutinies among the troops throughout the Revolutionary War. Disaffection and lack of morale in an army was a greater danger than an armed enemy. You think you know all there is about the Pennsylvania…
Results of the Paranormal Tours at Paoli Battlefield
Do you think the battlefield is haunted? Come out for our lecture and presentation and see for yourself that some things that happen there defy easy explanation. Join us on Monday, February 8, 2016 as we welcome back our paranormal expert, Laurie Hull. …
British Soldiers, American War: Voices of the American Revolution
Who were the British soldiers that the Americans faced during the Revolutionary War? What of the soldiers that were at the Paoli Battlefield that fateful night of September 20th, 1777? Were they the dregs of society, criminals, or perhaps conscripts? …
A Sea Change: Naval Warfare in the American Revolution in the Spring of 1778
It was the Spring of 1778, the small Continental Navy was pitted against the greatest navy in the world, The Royal Navy. How could they hope to compete with this vastly superior foe? Did David (the Continental Navy) have any…
Kidnapping the Enemy: The Special Operations to Capture Generals Charles Lee and Richard Prescott
Raids have a very low success rate, yet two raids in particular manage to capture major generals of each side during the American Revolutionary War. Join us on Monday, March 14th as we welcome back author Christian M. McBurney as he…
The 1st Rhode Island Regiment
With enlistments declining, what could be done to boost the ranks of the Continental Army? General James Mitchell Varnum had an intriguing idea, why not enlist African Americans into the fight for independence. Join us on Monday, September 21st as we…
Charles Thomson: (the Secretary to the Continental Congress) The Man America Forgot
Who designed the Great Seal of the United States of America? Who was the ONLY Secretary of the Continental Congress for it’s entire 15 years? Who stands to the right of John Hancock on the painting of the Declaration of…
An Evening With His Excellency: General George Washington
Renowned George Washington "living biographer" Carl Closs visits us on Tuesday, July 29th for “An Evening With His Excellency, General George Washington”. The General will mingle with guests while all enjoy a special one hour cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception in…
A Evening of Colonial Dancing
Want to learn the dance moves that our early ancestors did out on the dance floor at balls and other social gatherings? Then join us on Tuesday, July 28th for “An Evening of Colonial Dancing". Come get a sense of how…