Revolutionary mayhem in Bristol
May 25, 1778, dawned much like any other early spring day, but this tranquil scene was about to be interrupted by invading British and Hessian soldiers intending to burn Bristol to the ground. Join …
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Revolutionary mayhem in Bristol
May 25, 1778, dawned much like any other early spring day, but this tranquil scene was about to be interrupted by invading British and Hessian soldiers intending to burn Bristol to the ground. Join historian Rei Battcher of the Bristol Historical & Preservation Society on for a walking tour of the major sites in downtown Bristol.
WHAT: “Revolutionary Mayhem: Burning of Bristol 1778”
WHEN: Saturday, May 25, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Meet at society headquarters, 48 Court St., Bristol
COST: Tickets can be purchased at the start of tour for $15; $10 for BH&PS members
MORE INFO: https://bhpsri.org
