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Common Soldier: Uncommon Hero with Historian Bruce E. Mowday

Celebrating America's 250th on Zoom
2026-06-29 19:00:00 2026-06-29 20:00:00 America/New_York Common Soldier: Uncommon Hero with Historian Bruce E. Mowday Historian Bruce E. Mowday will share about the common soldier's experience at Valley Forge, highlighting the story of Connecticut’s own Joseph Plum Martin and his diary. MHL Virtual Programs -

Monday, June 29
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-29 19:00:00 2026-06-29 20:00:00 America/New_York Common Soldier: Uncommon Hero with Historian Bruce E. Mowday Historian Bruce E. Mowday will share about the common soldier's experience at Valley Forge, highlighting the story of Connecticut’s own Joseph Plum Martin and his diary. MHL Virtual Programs -

Historian Bruce E. Mowday will share about the common soldier's experience at Valley Forge, highlighting the story of Connecticut’s own Joseph Plum Martin and his diary.

Bruce E. Mowday is an award-winning author and newspaper reporter. He has authored more than 25 books on history, sports, business and true crime. He is a Consulting Producer with Lionsgate/Blackfin productions in connection with a documentary on his new book, Killer at the Door.

In 2025, the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution bestowed on Mowday the “1776-2026 DAR America 250! Commendation” for his “extraordinary effort in raising awareness of Revolutionary Patriots and America’s 250th anniversary.” Mowday served as chair of the American Friends of Lafayette’s Bicentennial Brandywine Committee. He is a member of Chester County’s 250th Commission.

Due to limited space, if you know you cannot make it live, please do not register with zoom but please fill out THIS FORM to receive the video link instead.

This program is in partnership with the Ashland Public Library. Look out for additional virtual America 250th programs on Monday evenings.

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Historian Bruce E. Mowday will share about the common soldier's experience at Valley Forge, highlighting the story of Connecticut’s own Joseph Plum Martin and his diary.
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