Petticoat Patriots of the American Revolution
2026-07-09 18:00:00
2026-07-09 19:00:00
America/New_York
Petticoat Patriots of the American Revolution
Explore the women of the American Revolution, organizers, writers, and soldiers who shaped the fight for independence, from Martha Washington and Abigail Adams to Sybil Ludington and Deborah Sampson.
Bon Air Library - Community Room
Thursday, July 09
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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2026-07-09 18:00:00
2026-07-09 19:00:00
America/New_York
Petticoat Patriots of the American Revolution
Explore the women of the American Revolution, organizers, writers, and soldiers who shaped the fight for independence, from Martha Washington and Abigail Adams to Sybil Ludington and Deborah Sampson.
Bon Air Library - Community Room
Bon Air Library
Community RoomExplore the women of the American Revolution, organizers, writers, and soldiers who shaped the fight for independence, from Martha Washington and Abigail Adams to Sybil Ludington and Deborah Sampson.
Introducing the Petticoat Patriots of the Revolution, including the "Daughters of Liberty" and future "Lady Presidents" Martha Washington, and Abigail Adams. We will also meet Mrs. Adams' friend Mercy Warren, as well as Esther Reed, a Philadelphia socialite. Then we will marvel over the courageous midnight-riders: Susanna Bolling of VA, Betsy Dowdy of NC, and Sybil Ludington of CT. Lastly, we will explore the soldiers, Deborah Sampson of MA and "Molly Pitcher" of NJ.
AGE GROUP: | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | History, Heritage, Genealogy |
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Bon Air Library is located in the historic village of Bon Air. It replaced the Hazen Memorial Library, the first lending library in Chesterfield County. Bon Air Library was renovated in 2014 to meet the changing needs of the community. It features a large artificial tree prominently centered in the children’s area, where petal shaped pillows surround the trunk and large branches extend to the ceiling. It is the perfect place for children’s play or reading. The library’s open floor plan allows for lots of natural light, as well as easy access to books and resources. Bon Air offers programs and workshops to meet the needs of the community, such as financial literacy and retirement classes, a LEGO club and dozens of family-friendly activities.