In this series of presentations\, we'll un cover the stories of the American Revolution!
\nFrom January through June\, we will explore the individual actions and events leading to the C ontinental Congress declaring independence from Great Britain. Living cond itions in Colonial Maryland on the eve of the Seven Years War (French & \; Indian War) provides our starting point. Presentations will include som e archaeological findings in Maryland and elsewhere\, but most of our disc ussions will examine specific events and documents\, including shots fired at Lexington and Concord\, removal of French Canadians from Acadia\, pain tings of the Anglo-American assault on French Canada\, and the Declaration .
\nMost military action during the Seven Years War after 1755 occur red in the northern theater\, particularly in New York\, Lower Canada\, an d the maritime province of Acadia. This second part of &ldquo\;The French &\; Indian War&rdquo\; examines sites in New York and events in Acadia.
\nThis presentation will be held live over Zoom. It will also be re corded and uploaded to the St. Mary's County Library YouTube channel.
\ nIf you would like to attend this event live and/or watch the r ecording\, please register with an email address to receive the Zoom link the day before the event. \;The YouTube link to the recording will be emailed to everyone who registers for this program.
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