COLONIAL HUNTERDON COUNTY (1720-1774)

Historian and real-life West Jersey Proprietor, David R. Reading will present three lectures for the nation’s 250th anniversary that gives an historical perspective of Hunterdon’s history inspired by three generations of his ancestors. From proprietorship to the growth and prosperity of the colonial period culminating with a narrative of Hunterdon’s role in attempting to solve the supply problems of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, Dave will share a unique and personal perspective of the American Revolution.

Part 2: A fascinating overview of the settlement, economic development, and rising rebellious environment of the County during the period between proprietorship and statehood. This was a period where the colonies served the Mercantile interests of the British. An example of how that economic system contributed to the unrest leading the revolution is illustrated by the rise and fall of the Squires Point Forge in the Musconetcong Valley which began in 1760 and ended in an incident of armed rebellion in 1773.

Main Branch of the County Library, Route 12, Flemington. Free. Reservations required. Free refreshments follow.

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