Wed, April 23, 2025 - 6:30 PM
From Trenton to Carlisle: Hessian Soldiers in American Hands, 1776-1778. Join us on April 23rd, 2025, for a captivating lecture by Dr. Daniel Krebs, author of A Generous and Merciful Enemy: Life for German Prisoners of War during the American Revolution. His talk, titled "From Trenton to Carlisle: Hessian Soldiers in American Hands, 1776-1778," will take place at 6:30 pm at the United States Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC). The American Revolution was a complex conflict involving soldiers from across Europe, including thousands of German troops hired by the British Crown. Dr. Krebs' lecture will delve into the often-overlooked experiences of these Hessian soldiers who were captured during the pivotal early years of the war. Dr. Krebs is a leading expert on the American Revolution and his engaging presentation style and meticulous research promise an insightful and thought-provoking exploration of this fascinating chapter in American history. The event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:00 pm EST; and the event will include book sales and signing. Live stream viewing available at: https://www.armywarcollege.edu/live/ For more information visit: https://ahec.armywarcollege.edu/ or check the USAHEC Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/USAHEC.
Wed, May 14, 2025 - 6:30 PM
Perspectives in Military History Lecture Series - Dr. Robert F. Smith
The Washingtonburg Arsenal and its Role in Military Manufacturing in the American Revolution. Join us on Tuesday, May 14, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. EST, when Dr. Robert F. Smith, Provost of Valley Forge Military College, will deliver a lecture titled "Washingtonburg Arsenal and its Role in Military Manufacturing in the American Revolution" at the United States Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC). The lecture will explore the critical role played by the Washingtonburg Arsenal in providing munitions and artillery for the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. Dr. Smith, a noted historian of the period, will draw upon his extensive research and his recently published book, Manufacturing Independence: Industrial Innovation in the American Revolution, to shed light on this often-overlooked aspect of the fight for American independence. The event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. EST. Following the lecture, Dr. Smith will be available for a book signing and Q&A session. Copies of Manufacturing Independence will be available for purchase. For those unable to attend in person, the lecture will be live streamed at https://www.armywarcollege.edu/live/ For more information visit: https://ahec.armywarcollege.edu/ or check the USAHEC Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/USAHEC.
Wed, June 4, 2025 - 6:30 PM
Special American Revolution Lecture - Rick Atkinson
Lecture by Rick Atkinson on his new book: "The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777-1780". MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
