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This group is operated by The Town of Berlin 11/16/2021. Meetup @ the Library hosts free movies, craft programs, various seminars, specialty speakers, concerts, reading and cooking clubs. It’s always an adventure at Berlin-Peck, so come see what’s new at the Library!
Please note that many programs require registration directly with the library, not through Meetup RSVPs!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- “A Few Such Victories Would Ruin the Army”: The Battle of Bunker HillBerlin-Peck Memorial Library, Berlin, CT
Please register through the library's website: https://berlinpeck.org/events/a-few-such-victories-would-ruin-the-army-the-battle-of-bunker-hill/
On June 17, 1775, English forces in Boston were called to battle formation. Their mission was to brush away a motley assemblage of American soldiers, farmers, and tradesmen that had enforced Breed’s Hill, overlooking Boston. The battle was not the largest or most decisive battle of the War of Independence, but it made the reputation of Americans as fierce fighters. The tenacious defense of the hill, though an English victory, resulted in the siege of Boston and the retreat of the English from the city. It also traumatized English commanders, influencing their actions for the rest of the war.
This talk will outline the strategies, tactics, personalities, and results of one of the proudest military stands in US history.
About the Presenter
Hamish Lutris is an Associate Professor of History at Manchester Community College. He is a well-known speaker and instructor throughout Connecticut region with long experience in Central Europe, having been involved in education, strategic planning, and international agricultural research programs there. He has also worked in some of America’s premier natural and historical sites, leading naturalist and educational programs in both the United States and Europe. His program interests cover a number of areas including Native American history, the US Civil War, World Wars I and II, the American West, as well as Scientific, Social and cultural history.
