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The March to Valley Forge, December 19, 1777, by William B. T. Trego

1777: A Year in Brief

Lecture
Online
December 10, 2026 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET
The live broadcast will be recorded; registrants will receive a link to the video post-event.
Free
David Allen Lambert

Join us as we continue commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution! As 2027 begins, Chief Genealogist David Allen Lambert takes us back to 1777—a pivotal year in the Revolution. From major battles to key turning points, this online lecture will offer a concise overview of the events that shaped America that year. We will also provide an overview of available resources that can help you tie your ancestors to events from this year. Whether or not you have ancestors who participated in the Revolution, this program will deepen your understanding of what life was like for the people who lived through the revolutionary year of 1777.

Learning & Interpretation
David Allen Lambert
Military Records
New England
Eastern Canada
Areas of expertise: New England and Atlantic Canadian records of the 17th through 21st century; American and international military records; DNA research; and Native American and African American genealogical research in New England.