Sam Slaymaker to speak about General Edward Hand, local hero of the Revolutionary War
Schedule
Sat, 05 Nov, 2022 at 01:00 pm
Location
Manheim Township Public Library | Lancaster, PA
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Although General Hand is well known locally in his capacity as the owner of his Rock Ford estate in Lancaster and that he had once served as a general in the American Revolution, the details of his military career are less well known. Slaymaker will attempt to shed some light on the often-overlooked military career of Edward Hand, and will describe why he remains the Lancastrian who played the single most pivotal role in America's struggle for independence.Sam Slaymaker, Executive Director of Historic Rock Ford, will give a PowerPoint presentation on General Hand's military career, accomplishments, and possible regrets. Slaymaker and his wife, Laura, are residents of Manheim Township. He has served as Executive Director of Historic Rock Ford for seventeen years.
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Where is it happening?
Manheim Township Public Library, 595 Granite Run Dr,Lancaster,PA,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: