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Battle of Guilford Court House

Discover Your Revolutionary Roots: Researching Patriot Ancestors

Lecture
In Person
January 17, 2026 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
This is a hybrid event. A recording will be made available to all registrants following this event.
97 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
$15
Elizabeth Peay
10% Member Discount

Did your ancestors fight to win America’s independence? Join us for an engaging lecture that unlocks the tools, records, and strategies needed to trace soldiers of the colonists' cause.

This lecture will guide you through essential sources—including military service records, pension applications, muster rolls, and state archives—and demonstrate how to uncover personal stories and connect your findings to larger historical events.

Come explore the past and bring your ancestors’ Revolutionary War experiences into clearer focus!

Publishing
Elizabeth Peay
Elizabeth studied at the University of Connecticut and Smith College, earning a dual B.A. in History and Classical Studies. Before joining the American Ancestors team she worked as a Lead Guide at Roseland Cottage for Historic New England.
American Ancestors - 97 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

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