Wednesday, November 6 – Burlington County
Join the Historical Society of Moorestown at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at the Moorestown Library (111 W. 2nd St.) for a special talk: “Surviving the American Revolution.”
Historian Aaron Sullivan explores the British occupation of Philadelphia during the War for Independence, chronicling the experiences of a group of people who were pursued, pressured, and, at times, persecuted because they did not want to choose a side in the conflict. For these people, the war was neither a glorious cause nor an unnatural rebellion, but a dangerous and costly crisis to be carefully navigated.
Historian-author Aaron Sullivan lives near Philadelphia and holds a Doctorate in History from Temple University and a BA in Computer Science from Letourneau University. Sullivan’s new book, The Disaffected: Britain’s Occupation of Philadelphia During the American Revolution, explores the plight of those who did not pick a side in the Revolutionary War. The book was published by the University of Pennsylvania Press in March.
Registration for this event is requested. To register, call the library at 856-234-0333. For further information, contact the Historical Society at (856) 235-0353 or email us at
Moorestownhistory@comcast.net.
