Lecture: The Great New York Fire of 1776
July 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Was the Great Fire of 1776 an act of war, sabotage, or something else entirely?
Join us for a lecture exploring one of the American Revolution’s most dramatic and enduring mysteries: the Great Fire of New York. In September 1776, as British forces occupied New York City following George Washington’s retreat, a devastating fire tore through the city, destroying hundreds of buildings and fueling accusations of espionage and rebellion. Based on the research of historian Dr. Benjamin Carp, this compelling talk uncovers the political tensions and unanswered questions surrounding a disaster that reshaped Revolutionary New York.
This program is free to the public.
