Dear East Bronx History Forum Member,
And just like that, it is autumn and one of our most reliable and seasoned speakers, Mr. Mike Virgintino is on tap for October. You may be familiar with his work on Freedomland which he has given many varying and nuanced lectures about the Bronx amusement park. This month when many historic battles had taken place in regards to the American Revolution such as Pell’s Point, Westchester Creek and the skirmish on Eastchester Road in Morris Park, he will however, take a look at Revolutionary Westchester. The subtitle is History Hidden In Plain Sight. Mike will reveal many of the hidden sites, monuments and plaques commemorating the American Revolution from the northern part of the county to the southern portion that became The Bronx. We will travel from North Salem to the campus of Fordham University, moving east to west and back again as we journey south. We will be virtually visiting sites in Peekskill, White Plains, Yonkers, Mount Vernon, Kingsbridge and elsewhere.
Mike is kind enough to bring some Revolutionary War items to be raffled off, such as books and magazines. Additionally, we will be sponsored this month by Arthur Cantina from 2380 Arthur Avenue, who will be raffling off some items as well.
Our 208th meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 21st at 7:30 pm in the lower level of St. Clare of Assisi Church, located at 1027 Rhinelander Avenue. There is ample parking just north of the entrance on Paulding Avenue. As in the past, all of our meetings are free and open to the public and of course bring a friend. Please remember to follow us at Bronxnyc.com and as well on our social media pages: Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and Vimeo.
Looking forward to seeing you.
Dorothy A. Krynicki, Secretary
Purdy House, Gen. Washington’s headquarters October 23-28, 1776
Photo Credit: City of White Plains
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