The Plan to Kidnap George Washington

The winter of 1779-1780 was referred to as “the severest in human memory.” The main British Army under Sir Henry Clinton was laying siege to Charleston, South Carolina. George Washing-ton’s main army lay hutted at Jockey Hollow, about five miles northwest of Morristown, where Washington himself took quarters at the Ford Mansion, with but a small detachment of his Life Guard. Morristown’s distance from British-occupied New York City and the severity of the weather ensured his safety better than a large ar-my surrounding him could. Or so he thought. Join us as we examine the British plot to spirit the Father of our Country into British captivity. and perhaps bring the Revolutionary War to a shocking end. PLEASE NOTE: The Thursday Night Speaker Series is Proudly Sponsored by the Fort Montgomery Battle Site Association. Seating is by reservation only. Call (845) 446-2134 to Register.