Revolutionary Stories of Falls Church
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Curious what life was like in the Falls Church area during the American Revolution? Join Library of Virginia historian Eric Johnson for an engaging history talk rooted in the firsthand accounts of the Revolutionary era! Throughout the war and its aftermath, local residents of all backgrounds shared their stories via legislative petitions and narratives of their war service. Today, those petitions and narratives — along with maps, wills, newspapers, and other documents — are preserved at the Library of Virginia, and in this talk, Johnson will share these local glimpses into Falls Church's (and Fairfax's) past.Hear how area residents argued over religious liberty, negotiated the wartime experience at home and in the service, and navigated issues of local governance during a time of profound change. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with our local history and see the Revolutionary era come to life through the words and stories of the people who lived it.
