Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, America 250, Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will close on February 14, 2026 @ 10:00am.
- A library card is not required.
Program Description
Event Details
In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting local, state, and national events, time periods, and cultural moments.
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.
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.
Presented in partnership with the St. Charles County Historical Society, whose mission is to collect, preserve, and share the history and genealogy of St. Charles County for future generations.
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Accommodations
If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.