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In 1783, Congress relocates to Princeton. Learn the story of the events that take place - and the people involved - as the town provides the backdrop for the historic events of that summer and fall.
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The American Revolution shooting war ended in 1781 and the Colonies were awaiting word that peace negotiations in Paris would result in a treaty. Because of delays in negotiating across the Atlantic, Congress is in a dilemma. It has no money to pay the troops, but it cannot disband the army until there is a peace treaty. In June 1783, Congress, in session in Philadelphia, must flee after an Army mutiny (demanding back pay). Congress relocates to Princeton, where it remains in session for 4 ½ months. This is the story of the events that take place – and the people involved – as this small, rural town provides the backdrop for the historic events of that summer and fall.
Presented by Barry Singer of the Historical Society of Princeton.
Barry Singer has been a Princeton area resident for more than 25 years. After a long career in the financial business, Barry has pursued his passion for history by giving talks and seminars on Princeton and the Revolutionary War. Additionally, for more than 12 years, Barry has, on behalf of the Historical Society of Princeton, been leading walking tours of this intriguing historical town. Visit his website, http://www.barrysinger.co/, to learn more facts and stories of the Revolutionary War.
Photo caption: Engraving of the President’s House beside Nassau Hall, 1764. Princeton University Library. Department of Rare Books and Special Collections. Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library. Princeton University Archives.
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