FOMB 2nd Sunday Lecture: Recent Thoughts on the Life of Alexander Hamilton

Name: FOMB 2nd Sunday Lecture: Recent Thoughts on the Life of Alexander Hamilton
Start: 2025-01-12T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Monmouth Battlefield State Park

Schedule

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025 at 02:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Monmouth Battlefield State Park | Englishtown, NJ

Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, whose future rivalry ended with Hamilton’s death at Burr’s hands at the infamous duel at Weehawken, NJ in 1805, ironically were both Lieutenant Colonels at the Battle of Monmouth in 1778. Burr was a line officer commanding an infantry unit, and Hamilton was serving on General Washington’s staff. In addition, both officers were injured when their horses were shot during the middle portion of the battle, less than an hour apart and only about one-quarter mile apart. This lecture will discuss recent research and interpretations of Hamilton’s life, in particular his role on Washington’s general staff.
This program will be presented by award winning author and Friends of Monmouth Battlefield President, Dr. David Martin. Dr. Martin is the author of over 20 books on the Revolutionary War and Civil War, including two award-winning books on Gettysburg. He is also the author of “A Molly Pitcher Sourcebook” (2003),

Join us at 2:00 PM in the Visitor Center auditorium at Monmouth Battlefield State Park, 20 State Route 33, Manalapan, NJ. The lecture is open to the public and admission is free. For further information: [email protected]