How did the American Revolution affect ordinary people in Hopewell as it occurred?
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As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and War of Independence, most celebrations will promote understanding of major events and the places they occurred. However, it is also important to understand how ordinary people experienced life in those revolutionary times.
Throughout the 250th anniversary year, Howell Living History Farm is offering a series of short talks given by Farm historian Larry Kidder focusing on how the Phillips family and their neighbors in Pleasant Valley experienced the developing Revolution in 1776.
The talks are given each Saturday, with only a few omissions, and each one provides a general background on the times and then specifics relating to that day and week in 1776, 250 years ago. Because the residents of Pleasant Valley were farmers, the talks will tie the Revolution to stresses on seasonal farm life. Each talk focuses on the large and complex John Phillips family who had lived on the land that is now Howell Farm since 1737. Each talk can be an intriguing stand alone or part of a series to catch the evolving nature of the Revolution. Things changed a great deal in Pleasant Valley between January and December 1776.
The talks will be at 1pm (location determined each week) and disperse in time for visitors to see and learn about the milking of Howell Farm’s cow, Blizzard at 2pm.
Howell Living History Farm is a facility of the Mercer County Park System. You can find out more about them at their website - click here
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