Thursday, July 7, 7 PM. Deborah Sampson: Continental Army soldier
Alison L. Cowan, a journalist and historian, tells the remarkable story of Deborah Sampson, a woman who disguised herself as a man, fought in the American Army during the Revolutionary War, received an honorable discharge upon discovery of her true identity, and years later fought a successful battle to obtain a military pension for her service.
St. Paul's Church N.H.S., 897 S. Columbus Av., Mt. Vernon, NY. 914-667-4116 www.nps.gov.sapa
