African Americans in the Continental Army Lecture & Roundtable

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 & Historic Affairs on its plans for 2026.

Free and open to the public. Space is limited! To reserve your spot, please email ZGV5bWFuc2lvbiB8IHBhc3NhaWNjb3VudHluaiAhIG9yZw== or call (973) 706-6640.

Cover photo art courtesy of Don Troiani

You may also like the following events from Dey Mansion Washington's Headquarters:

• This Sunday, 30th November, 01:00 pm, Special Screening: PBS's 'The American .Revolution' in Hawthorne
• Next month, 11th December, 06:00 pm, Wine & Cheese Fundraiser at the Dey Mansion in Totowa
• Next month, 12th December, 06:00 pm, Colonial Christmas Concert in Totowa

Also check out other Arts events in Totowa, Literary Art events in Totowa.