"Free & Enslaved Blacks in the Western Theater of the American Revolutionary War"

Class & Event Types:

Celebrate America 250, Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on January 17, 2026 @ 10:00am.
  • A library card is not required.

Program Description

Event Details

Discover information on historical people, places, or things. 

As part of our America 250 celebration, this overview will address the roles of free and enslaved Black participants in the Western Theater of the American Revolutionary War.

Revolutionary soldiers and African Americans

About the Presenter:

Stephen L. Kling, Jr. is the author of several books on the American Revolution, including The American Revolutionary War in the West, primary historical consultant for the House of Thunder HEC-Media documentary on the Battle of St. Louis, and co-curator of the American Revolutionary War in the West Museum Exhibit.

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Accommodations

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