The Library and the Historical Society are happy to announce yet another history talk Thursday, August 6 at 7PM.  Richard Skolnick, Monterey resident, will discuss Winning Independence: How We Beat the British.

Join Professor Richard Skolnik, PhD, for a compelling presentation on America's path to victory in the Revolutionary War. Declaring independence was the easy part. What seemed almost impossible was standing up to England, determined as it was to crush the colonial rebellion. England had a professional army and a mighty navy. In addition, it hired over 30,000 foreign troops and could count on the support of countless American loyalists opposed to rejecting English rule. So how did the American Patriots prevail against all odds? Some facts and falsehoods he will discuss include discussing George Washington, how he won the Battle of Trenton, and how slaves and Native Americans participated in the war,

This presentation by an American historian will offer fresh insights into how, after a long hard struggle, victory was achieved.