Edison Public Library
African Americans During the American Revolution
With the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum
Monday, July 06
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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2026-07-06 19:00:00
2026-07-06 20:00:00
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African Americans During the American Revolution
Telling the stories of the unsung heroes of the Revolutionary War
Main Library - Meeting Room
Main Library
Meeting RoomTelling the stories of the unsung heroes of the Revolutionary War
How did African Americans throughout New Jersey participate in the American Revolution? The Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum (SSAAM) reveals stories of those who fought in the conflict and the lives they built as the war ended. Hear untold stories from the Revolutionary period and how the ideals of "revolution" affected enslaved and free African Americans post-1776.
SSAAM interprets the rich yet overlooked history of the African American community in the Sourland Mountain region of central New Jersey. Their history was shaped by slavery, freedom, and resilience, evidenced by historic sites like the Stoutsburg Cemetery and Mt. Zion AME Church. In documenting the lives of local formerly enslaved people, free Black communities, and veterans, SSAAM preserves the legacies of those who lived and labored in this "hardscrabble region.”
Image credit: The Battle of Savannah by Kervin Andre
AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | Local History | In-Person | History |
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The Main Library on Plainfield Avenue next to the Edison Train Station. The library offers an extensive children’s room, a Meeting Room/Event Space, and a dedicated Maker Space.