DAR celebrates female revolutionary war hero
GREENE – Local residents will have the chance to learn about the extroadinary exploits of a female Revolutionary War hero on Thursday as the Go-Won-Go Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presents An Evening with History: Deborah Sampson.
The event, which will feature Revolutionary War Re-enactor Christine Lindstrom, will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Moore Memorial Library, 59 Genesee Street in Greene.
Even among women recognized for their contributions during the fight for our nation’s independence, Deborah Sampson stands out.
In 1778, the Massachusetts woman disguised herself as man and, using the name of her brother, Robert Shurtleff, enlisted in the Continental Army. For three years she fought in Captain George Webb’s Light Infantry Company, Fourth Regiment, Massachusetts Continental Line and was wounded twice in battle before her secret was discovered and she was discharged by General George Washington himself.
Lindstrom’s presentation will focus on Sampson’s life and her local connection. She and her daughters, Melanie and Sydney Frederick, will be dressed in attire typical of the period, and will also discuss the roles and dress of women and children during the 18th century.
Lindstrom said that she has always had an interest in the Revolutionary War era, in part because she traces her own lineage to Zachariah Connell of Connellsville, Pa., a man who also fought in the Continental Army during that pivotal chapter of our nation’s history.
Despite her interest, she said, even as a child she sometimes found it hard to relate since there was so little focus on women. So she took it upon herself to learn more.
“My area of interest was in women’s roles during the 18th century,” Lindstrom explained. “Over time, I researched various influential women and eventually developed a midwifery interpretation.”
One of the women she researched was Sampson. On Thursday, she will share this woman’s remarkable story.
Adding depth to her presentation will be her own experience as a Revolutionary War re-enactor. She began reenacting, she explained, in 2002 as part of the 2nd Albany County Militia. She is now part of a cavalry unit, the 2nd Regiment Light Dragoons, Tallmadge’s Troop.
Lindstrom said she believes anyone who is interested in history will enjoy her presentation on Thursday, but she hopes that young girls in particular will attend.
“(They) would get a lot out of it and it may just encourage them to do their own research on women’s history,” Lindstrom explained.
The event, which will feature Revolutionary War Re-enactor Christine Lindstrom, will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Moore Memorial Library, 59 Genesee Street in Greene.
Even among women recognized for their contributions during the fight for our nation’s independence, Deborah Sampson stands out.
In 1778, the Massachusetts woman disguised herself as man and, using the name of her brother, Robert Shurtleff, enlisted in the Continental Army. For three years she fought in Captain George Webb’s Light Infantry Company, Fourth Regiment, Massachusetts Continental Line and was wounded twice in battle before her secret was discovered and she was discharged by General George Washington himself.
Lindstrom’s presentation will focus on Sampson’s life and her local connection. She and her daughters, Melanie and Sydney Frederick, will be dressed in attire typical of the period, and will also discuss the roles and dress of women and children during the 18th century.
Lindstrom said that she has always had an interest in the Revolutionary War era, in part because she traces her own lineage to Zachariah Connell of Connellsville, Pa., a man who also fought in the Continental Army during that pivotal chapter of our nation’s history.
Despite her interest, she said, even as a child she sometimes found it hard to relate since there was so little focus on women. So she took it upon herself to learn more.
“My area of interest was in women’s roles during the 18th century,” Lindstrom explained. “Over time, I researched various influential women and eventually developed a midwifery interpretation.”
One of the women she researched was Sampson. On Thursday, she will share this woman’s remarkable story.
Adding depth to her presentation will be her own experience as a Revolutionary War re-enactor. She began reenacting, she explained, in 2002 as part of the 2nd Albany County Militia. She is now part of a cavalry unit, the 2nd Regiment Light Dragoons, Tallmadge’s Troop.
Lindstrom said she believes anyone who is interested in history will enjoy her presentation on Thursday, but she hopes that young girls in particular will attend.
“(They) would get a lot out of it and it may just encourage them to do their own research on women’s history,” Lindstrom explained.
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