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Environmental Legacies: How the War of Independence Affected the Natural World in Predictable and Surprising Ways Lecture

  • Fraunces Tavern® Museum 54 Pearl Street New York, NY, 10004 United States (map)

We don't always consider the powerful impact that the War of Independence had on the physical landscape of 18th century America – much less how those impacts might still be seen and felt today. Join Professor David C. Hsiung for fascinating insights into the lasting legacies of the Revolution on the natural world, including deforestation at Valley Forge, raids that seized animals but also produced some surprisingly "positive" effects, and lead musket balls left on battlefields that may only now be poisoning the land.*

Thanks to the Paul Revere House for collaboration and promotion.

This lecture will take place in-person and via Zoom.

Tickets

In person | $10
Museum Members | FREE
Virtual only | FREE

Museum members: Please input your membership code at checkout for the membership discount!

Earlier Event: July 12
Funday Friday: Hornbooks!
Later Event: July 19
Funday Friday: Invisible Ink!