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July 01st, 2026

Suffolk County During the Revolutionary War
2026-07-09 19:00:00 2026-07-09 20:30:00 America/New_York Suffolk County During the Revolutionary War Join local historian Matthew Moshen and discover what life was like on Long Island during the British occupation between 1776—1783. West Islip Public Library -

Thursday, July 09
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-09 19:00:00 2026-07-09 20:30:00 America/New_York Suffolk County During the Revolutionary War Join local historian Matthew Moshen and discover what life was like on Long Island during the British occupation between 1776—1783. West Islip Public Library -

Join local historian Matthew Moshen and discover what life was like on Long Island during the British occupation between 1776—1783.

Join local historian Matthew Moshen and discover what life was like on Long Island during the British occupation between 1776—1783. He will also share Suffolk County militia's role in the Battle of Brooklyn. Learn the various roles that Suffolk County’s residents played during the independence movement.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors (55+) | Adult (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Local Interest |

TAGS: | Senior | Adults |

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