

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: African Americans in the Continental Army Lecture & Roundtable
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 11 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 11 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: John U. Rees joins us for our first lecture of the year speaking on African Americans in the Continental Army.

Rees will dive into the roles of African Americans in the regiments of the Continental Army, their motivation for fighting, and their experiences during and after the American Revolution. Rees is the author of They Were Good Soldiers: African Americans Serving in the Continental Army, 1775-1783.

Afterwards, engage in a roundtable discussion with the Department of Cultural &amp; Historic Affairs on its plans for 2026.

Free and open to the public. Space is limited! To reserve your spot, please email deymansion@passaiccountynj.org or call (973) 706-6640.

Cover photo art courtesy of Don Troiani
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/totowa/african-americans-in-the-continental-army-lecture-and-roundtable/200029041311441
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 70

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029041311441?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=totowa-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Totowa
- **state**: NJ
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 199 Totowa Rd, Wayne, NJ, United States, New Jersey 07470
- **lat**: 40.91752
- **long**: -74.23004
- **full address**: 199 Totowa Rd, Wayne, NJ, United States, New Jersey 07470, 199 Totowa Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470-3108, United States, Totowa

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Dey Mansion Washington's Headquarters (https://allevents.in/org/dey-mansion-washingtons-headquarters/25948989)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 11 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 199 Totowa Rd, Wayne, NJ, United States, New Jersey 07470, 199 Totowa Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470-3108, United States, Totowa
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Dey Mansion Washington's Headquarters
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about African Americans in the Continental Army Lecture & Roundtable ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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