Escape from the Sugar House: Levi Hanford & the American Revolution (via Zoom)

This talk will be based on Timothy J. Duerden’s novel "Escape From The Sugar House," which tells the story of Levi Hanford, a teenaged Revolutionary War militiaman who survived a stint as a prisoner of war at the infamous Sugar House Prison in New York City and then spent his final years in the Catskills. Based on actual events, this coming-of-age adventure story is set against the backdrop of America’s struggle for independence. It’s a time of upheaval.

A time when divided loyalties can mean the difference between freedom and imprisonment. Between life and death.

This is a ZOOM program; please register to obtain the zoom link:
https://yorktown.librarycalendar.com/event/escape-sugar-house-levi-hanford-american-revolution-zoom-22866

This public program is made possible by federal Library Service and Technology Act funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which enable the New York State Library to champion lifelong learning.