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Israel Putnam

Israel Putnam: Hero of the Revolution

January 7, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Major General Israel PutnamRobert Hubbard is set to speak on his book Major General Israel Putnam: Hero of the American Revolution, on January 24th at 6:30 pm at the The Fraunces Tavern Museum in the City of New York.

A colorful figure of 18th century America, Israel Putnam (1718-1790) was an important leader in both the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War. Hubbard’s lecture will include a discussion of Putnam’s role in the Battle of Brooklyn, the Landing at Kip’s Bay and the Battle of Harlem Heights. [Read more…] about Israel Putnam: Hero of the Revolution

Filed Under: Books, Events, History, New York City Tagged With: American Revolution, AmRev, Battle of Brooklyn, Battle of Harlem Heights, Books, Fraunces Tavern Museum, French And Indian War, Israel Putnam, Military History, New York City

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