A Colonial Conversation with Professor Hart

WPLF & the Penn Club of Westchester & Rockland Counties

Join us for a presentation by Professor Emma Hart, Chair of American History at the University of Pennsylvania. Discover the revolutionary history of Westchester. Registration info below.

Audience members will enjoy a musical program introduction at 2 p.m. with singers from the Westchester Choral Society performing American favorites.  
At 2:30 PM Professor Hart will share insights into the following historical topics:  

• Life Before the Storm:  What everyday life looked like in Westchester before the war arrived on local doorsteps
• The Strategic Picture:  How the Battle of White Plains fit into Washington's broader campaign in 1776
• The Aftermath:  What unfolded across the region after the front line shifted south

Following Professor Hart's presentation and audience Q&A, join us in the Library Gallery for our post-talk reception featuring light refreshments.  
This event is co-sponsored by the White Plains Library Foundation and the Penn Club of Westchester/Rockland Counties.  Learn more about the self-guided tour leading up to the keynote presentation here, and don't forget to sign up and secure your spot!

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