History Program, November 9th 7:00 PM, "Henry Dearborn - From Captain to Cabinet Secretary"

Monday, November 9th, from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM, the Stratham Historical Society and Wiggin Memorial Library will jointly sponsor a NH Humanities Program, "Henry Dearborn - From Captain to Cabinet Secretary" - a Presentation by George Morrison.

In this presentation, George Morrison explores the life and career of Henry Dearborn, born in North Hampton, New Hampshire in 1751. He began his career as a young doctor before joining the Continental Army, where he served for over eight years. Post-war he served two terms in Congress, later as a cabinet secretary, and was, before retiring in 1824, President Monroe's Minister to Portugal. But in 1818 he found himself in the middle of a controversy that would extend to 1843 Would you rather be elected governor, or insist on telling the truth?

George Morrison warned a B.A. in History at the University of New Hampshire. He served for 27 years as a high school teacher. A long-time researcher of unpublished primary sources, Mr. Morrison has contributed to the work of numerous aviation historians and artists in several countries. He is a lifelong photographer, historian, and motorcyclist. He has already traveled over 18,000 miles int he course of researching monuments and memorials, an interest sparked by a puzzling 1918 monument inscription.

JOIN US: Monday, November 9, at 7:00 PM. The program is FREE and open to the public. Location: Morgera Community Room, Stratham Fire Department, corner of Winnicutt Road and Portsmouth Avenue, Stratham.