# Event Details

- **Event Name**: History of East Hampton New York in the Revolution
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The 2026 Tom Twomey Series continues at 6:30pm on Friday, April 24 with “History of East Hampton New York in the Revolution.” In this informative lecture, Leah K. Lebec will present her late father’s groundbreaking research, elucidating what happened in East Hampton during the revolutionary era; recounting the patriot fervor in East Hampton leading up to the Americans’ defeat at the Battle of Long Island in 1776, followed by the years of hardship during the British occupation.  Her father, Lawrence Jamieson Koncelik Sr. earned a master’s in American history and a PhD in Medieval history at New York University.  His scholarly work provides a unique perspective on East Hampton’s struggles during the nation’s war for independence.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Leah K. Lebec, a native of East Hampton, earned a B.A. in Modern Languages at Fordham University and a PhD in French Literature from New York University. She taught at university level for several years before devoting her time to motherhood, writing, and advocacy work for children with developmental disabilities. Together with her husband Alain Lebec, she co-founded the literacy program Read Alliance. She has served as a trustee for the East Hampton Historical Society as well as several other non-profit organizations.

MORE INFO: Free admission. Programs are presented in the library’s Baldwin Family Lecture Room. Advanced reservations are requested but not required. For additional event information and to reserve a seat, visit: TomTwomeySeries.org

The 2026 Tom Twomey Series is presented as a partnership between the East Hampton Library and the East Hampton Historical Society.

The Tom Twomey Series was established in memory of the late Tom Twomey (1945-2014), the former Chairman of the Library’s Board of Managers.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/east-hampton/history-of-east-hampton-new-york-in-the-revolution/200029910082150
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: East Hampton
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 159 Main St, East Hampton, NY, United States, New York 11937
- **lat**: 40.95813
- **long**: -72.19131
- **full address**: 159 Main St, East Hampton, NY, United States, New York 11937

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is History of East Hampton New York in the Revolution being held?
  - **A:** History of East Hampton New York in the Revolution takes place on Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm at 159 Main St, East Hampton, NY, United States, New York 11937.
- **Q**: Who is organizing History of East Hampton New York in the Revolution?
  - **A:** History of East Hampton New York in the Revolution is organized by East Hampton Library.
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