Lecture with author, Vincent D'Acquino

Saturday, January 14th, 5 pm

Sybil Ludington: A Call to Arms
Lecture with renowned local author, Vincent Dacquino

2012 marks the 200th anniversary of Putnam County's separation from Dutchess County. Our bicentennial lecture series will kick off with a lecture by Vin Dacquino on the life of Sybil Ludington, a heroine from our own backyard, who earned a place in American History on a rainy night in 1777 when she rode 40 miles through enemy infested woods to summon her father's regiment to halt a British raid on Connecticut and New York. Though Paul Revere is the most celebrated revolutionary to sound the call to arms, Sybil Ludinton's ride was bolder and far more dangerous, and she was only sixteen years old. Learn more about this amazing woman who contributed so much to the history of Putnam County.

This event is $5 for the general public, $2 seniors and children, free to members. For more information, please call 845-265-4010 or email.