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Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution: The True Story of Robert Townsend and Elizabeth by Claire Bellerjeau

Thursday, April 9, 2026
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Ticket Price: Free
Age: 12 & Up

Event Category: 250th Anniversary, Black History, Free, History, Lifestyle & Learning, Literary, Virtual
Add to Calendar Thursday, April 9, 2026 7:00 pm 04/09/2026 8:00 pm America/New_York Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution: The True Story of Robert Townsend and Elizabeth by Claire Bellerjeau In this book lecture you will discover the extraordinary journey of Elizabeth, once enslaved by the Townsend Family of Oyster Bay, NY. Follow her escape with British forces, her heartbreaking re-enslavement in Manhattan and Charleston, and her eventual path to freedom. <span class="tribe-address"> </span>

In this virtual book lecture you will discover the extraordinary journey of Elizabeth, once enslaved by the Townsend Family of Oyster Bay, NY. Follow her escape with British forces, her heartbreaking re-enslavement in Manhattan and Charleston, and her eventual path to freedom. Along the way, Elizabeth crosses paths with influential figures on both sides of the Revolutionary War. Her story challenges us to revisit history with fresh eyes – expanding our understanding of who shaped the past and whose voices have been overlooked. Virtual lecture with Q&A session. To register, call the museum.

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