An engraving depicting the British evacuation of Boston, March 17, 1776, at the end of the Siege of Boston | Paint by Michael Angelo WagemanThe Dorchester Historical Society will host a discussion about the siege of Boston between 1775 and 1776, considered the opening phase of the American Revolutionary War.
Brooke Barbier, author of the book “Boston in the American Revolution: A Town versus an Empire” will lead the conversation about the historical circumstances before the siege until the “Evacuation Day”.
This free event will be held at the Dorchester Historical Society building (195 Boston Street – 02125) on Sunday, March 10th, from 2 to 4 p.m.
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