Long Island City in 1776

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May 10

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The Astoria Masons and

The Greater Astoria Historical Society

present

Richard Melnik at Advance Masonic Temple

Wednesday, May 13th at 7 PM

“The year 1775 belonged to Boston.” After April 1776, the Revolutionary War’s focus became New York City and the highly strategic Long Island, from Brooklyn’s terminal moraine high ground to Queens’ Hell Gate.” (Long Island City in 1776)

Richard Melnick, former GAHS President and Board Member, and author, documents the year 1776 in Long Island City and its influence on both the Revolutionary War and the area today.

The program will be at
Advance Masonic Temple 21-14 30 Avenue, Astoria, NY

Richard will have books available
to purchase and autograph.

RSVP: Reserve Your Seat

Greater Astoria Historical Society in partnership with Advance Service Mizpah Lodge no.586