Rebels & Redcoats: New Hampshire and the American Revolution
Thursday, May 7, 2026
7:00pm
Location
Wilton Public & Gregg Free Library, 7 Forest Rd, Wilton, NH
Price
Free
Rebels & Redcoats: New Hampshire and the American Revolution
Overview
New Hampshire played an important role in the American Revolution, however is often overshadowed by Massachusetts involvement. Did you know Paul Revere’s first ride to warn the patriots that the British were coming, was to Portsmouth in December of 1774? How about that nearly ⅔ of the troops at the Battle of Bunker Hill were from New Hampshire - including troops from Wilton! Come learn about New Hampshire’s Revolutionary War story with Mary Adams of the New Hampshire Historical Society.
Part of Wilton's week long celebration of America's 250th Anniversary, May 2-10
Part of Wilton's week long celebration of America's 250th Anniversary, May 2-10