On September 23, 1780, Tarrytown was the site of an event that likely altered the outcome of the Revolutionary War: the capture of British spy Major John André and discovery of American General Benedict Arnold’s treason. Almost immediately, fabrications and fake news sprang up, myths that persist in today’s popular imagination. This presentation will correct the record with the real story of the capture by three honest Westchester militiamen and introduce new research on Arnold’s disclosure of two Westchester-based double agents.
Speaker Bio:
Char Weigel is VP for Special Projects for Revolutionary Westchester 250 (www.rw250.org). Weigel’s past roles include chair of the History and Interdisciplinary Departments at The Shipley School and board member of the Historical Society Serving Sleepy Hollow & Tarrytown. Weigel is on a number of Westchester boards including the Odell House Rochambeau Headquarters, presents and publishes articles on Westchester County history, and guides walking tours for NY State's Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation as well as The Historical Society.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of Philipse Manor Hall and Tompkins Bank.
Tickets:
Tickets for this virtual program are free, but registration is required. Register at the link below.
