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The American Revolution shooting war ended in 1781 and the Colonies were awaiting word that peace negotiations in Paris would result in a treaty. Because of dela ys in negotiating across the Atlantic\, Congress is in a dilemma. It has n o money to pay the troops\, but it cannot disband the army until there is a peace treaty. In June 1783\, Congress\, in session in Philadelphia\, mus t flee after an Army mutiny (demanding back pay). Congress relocates to Pr inceton\, where it remains in session for 4 ½\; months. This is the story of the events that take place &ndash\; and the people involved &ndas h\; as this small\, rural town provides the backdrop for the historic even ts of that summer and fall.
\nPresented by Barry Singer of the Histo rical Society of Princeton.
\nBarry Singer has been a Princeton area resident for more than 25 years. After a long career in the financial bus iness\, Barry has pursued his passion for history by giving talks and semi nars on Princeton and the Revolutionary War. Additionally\, for more than 12 years\, Barry has\, on behalf of the Historical Society of Princeton\, been leading walking tours of this intriguing historical town. Visit his w ebsite\, http://www.barrysinger.co/\, to learn more facts and stories of t he Revolutionary War. \;
\nPhoto caption: Engraving of the Presi dent&rsquo\;s House beside Nassau Hall\, 1764. Princeton University Librar y. Department of Rare Books and Special Collections. Seeley G. Mudd Manusc ript Library. Princeton University Archives.
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