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The American Revolution Happened Here

Simcoe’s Raid

Adults
History

Adult services librarian, Ken Kaufman, recounts the highlights and impact of a British raid on central New Jersey during the American Revolution.

Tuesday, Mar 24 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Bridgewater branch

In October 1779, Major John Graves Simcoe led his Queen’s Rangers into patriot territory with lofty goals of capturing high ranking officials and destroying significant material. The result fell short of this. Although the raid had a negligible impact on the outcome of the American Revolution, it produced a lasting impact on the development of Somerset County.

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