The Nassau County Historical Society presents: Experiencing the British Occupation on Long Island

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Adults
Registration for this event will be open from August 30, 2024 @ 4:00pm to September 8, 2024 @ 2:00pm.

Program Description

Description

David Griffen, known for his works "Chronicles of the British Occupation of Long Island" (2023) and "Lost British Forts of Long Island" (2017), will lead a session titled "Experiencing the British Occupation on Long Island."

From 1776 to 1783, Long Island was under British military control, leaving lasting marks and challenging experiences that lingered. Join author David M. Griffin as he shares gripping stories about life during the British occupation of Long Island and the fight for freedom in the Revolutionary War.

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