Description
Two hundred fifty years after the American Revolution, two Delaware soldiers’ stories are finally getting their due.
It is 1776. You have a home, a family, and a place in the community. What would it take for you to give that all up in pursuit of overthrowing the government you have lived under your whole life?
Join CSC Station as Brigadier General Kennard R. Wiggins Jr. (DE ANG, Ret.) shares the story behind Delaware Patriot Heroes, his dual biography of two forgotten Revolutionary War soldiers: Robert Kirkwood and Peter Jaquett. These battle buddies joined the fight for American independence together, showing valor and courage across 32 battles over eight years with the Delaware Continental Regiment. Both endured incredible hardship; one life ended in tragedy and the other in relative obscurity.
Why Attend?
- A firsthand look at the hardship, disease, and poverty endured by Revolutionary soldiers
- Little-known facts and corrected myths about Delaware’s role in the Revolution
- A conversation with a historian who has spent decades preserving Delaware military history
- A timely tribute during America’s 250th anniversary year
Registration Includes
- Light breakfast and coffee
- A copy of Delaware Patriot Heroes
- Live author talk and Q&A
- Networking with professionals and history enthusiasts