LOST INWOOD 

—1776: The Revolution Comes Uptown –

-TUESDAY DECEMBER 3rd, 7:30PM at THE INWOOD FARM –

Greetings! What was Inwood like in 1776? At this month’s LOST INWOOD, we’ll bring those heady and historic years to life. From top secret submarines to huge chains stretched across the Hudson. From hundreds of sabotaged cannon to King George’s head on a spike. And of course the bone-jarring Battle of Fort Washington, where all hell broke loose and all of Manhattan was at stake. Right here.

Come hear about the deserters and traitors, the artists, essayists, bagpipers(!) and unsung local heroes of the American Revolution. We’ll hear tales told in the soldiers’ own words, and see the secret messages sent between Washington and his trusted generals as the British put the squeeze on Manhattan Island.

And to top it off, we’ll view recently rediscovered field sketches drawn in 1776 by artilleryman Thomas Davies, as the war unfolded right in front of his eyes. These come straight to us from Canada’s National Gallery, where they’ve escaped general notice.

Please join us for this new presentation. Tuesday December 3rd 7:30pm at THE INWOOD FARM. It’s free to the public, but reservations are highly recommended.