Like Father, Like Sons: A Scarborough Family in the Revolutionary War
with Linda Snow McLoon
$14
Upon hearing of the outbreak of fighting between colonists and British regulars at Lexington and Concord in 1775, Silas Burbank immediately joined a militia group heading for Boston, taking along his two young sons to serve as a fifer and a drummer. This PowerPoint program tells the Burbank’s fascinating story of their service in the American Revolution, including being captured by the British, dining with General Washington, and playing a role in the traitor Benedict Arnold’s defection. Stunning 18th century Revolutionary War art is included.
Instructor: Linda Snow McLoon
Location: Scarborough High School
Dates & Times: Tuesday, March 4th, 6 PM - 7 PM
Cost: $14
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Session 1: Mar 4th, 2025
Tue from 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Scarborough High School
11 Municipal Drive
Scarborough, ME 04074
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