Most Vermonters might be surprised that among the 30 men killed at the Battle of Bennington was a Black man, Sipp Ives, a member of Seth Warner's Continental regiment of Green Mountain Boys. And Ives was not the only patriot of African descent who played a role in the fighting and its aftermath.

In this illustrated talk, teacher and author Phil Holland explores military records and early town histories to present a more diverse picture of Vermont's iconic battle and its Green Mountain Boys than typically depicted. Holland will also reflect on historical memory and how it is preserved and constructed.

Sign-up required:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-black-presence-at-the-battle-of-bennington-tickets-135733862637

This is a Vermont Humanities Council Event hosted by Springfield Town Library contact Tracey at 885-3108 with any questions.

Thank you to the Town of Springfield for Sponsoring this event.

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