# Event Details

- **Event Name**: America250 Speaker Series - Noah Lewis as Ned Hector 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Edward “Ned” Hector was a free Black man who served as a bombardier and teamster in the Continental Army. He fought in the Battle of Brandywine in September 1777 as part of Proctor’s 3rd Pennsylvania Artillery. When American forces were forced to retreat under heavy British attack, many soldiers abandoned their equipment to save themselves. Hector famously refused. “I will save my horses or perish myself!” he reportedly shouted, successfully driving a wagon loaded with guns, supplies and his team of horses to safety.

Come learn more and hear this thrilling tale told by Noah Lewis. Noah Lewis is a distinguished Orator who is one of a handful selected to read the Declaration of Independence live from the National Archives in DC each July 4th. 

Location: East Goshen Township Building 

Free, but advanced registration, see link below.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/southeastern/america250-speaker-series-noah-lewis-as-ned-hector/200029365247608
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 45

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Southeastern
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: East Goshen Township
- **lat**: 39.9923
- **long**: -75.5468
- **full address**: East Goshen Township, 1580 Paoli Pike, West Chester, PA 19380-6107, United States, Southeastern

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is America250 Speaker Series - Noah Lewis as Ned Hector  being held?
  - **A:** America250 Speaker Series - Noah Lewis as Ned Hector  takes place on Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm at East Goshen Township, 1580 Paoli Pike, West Chester, PA 19380-6107, United States, Southeastern.
- **Q**: Who is organizing America250 Speaker Series - Noah Lewis as Ned Hector ?
  - **A:** America250 Speaker Series - Noah Lewis as Ned Hector  is organized by East Goshen Township.

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