Montville "U": The Life of a Continental Soldier in NJ in 1780

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Lecture/ Presentation

Age Group:

Adults
Registration for this event will close on February 13, 2025 @ 10:00am.
A Montville library card is prioritized. Other cardholders will be waitlisted and notified if seats become available.
There are 39 seats remaining.

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Presentation by Reenactor John Dwyer

John portrays a soldier serving in the Continental Army while camped in New Jersey in the Winter of 1780. He wears the uniform and equipment carried by Revolutionary War soldiers and tells stories about his life, his pay, his food, and clothing and the campaigns he has participated in since 1777. He explains his gear, weapons, and belongings in detail as he passes them around for the audience to handle.  Time stops in the Winter of 1780 for this program.   Adults only.  Registration required. 

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Adults only. No one under 18 allowed at program without prior permission.


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