RevWar250 Presentation
Haverstraw and the American Revolution
Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 2 pm
The Historical Society of Rockland County invites you to join us for
Haverstraw and the American Revolution
Orindary People Doing Extraordinary Things
When:
Sunday, September 27, 2026,
2:00 pm SHARP
Where:
Lower-level Community Room, HSRC History Center, 20 Zukor Road, New City 10956
Price:
$5.00
(Space is limited, and reservations are required)
In this special presentation, Haverstraw Town Historian
Stephen Cobb
highlights extraordinary stories, unsung heroes, and pivotal moments that shaped our community and played a vital role in the birth of
American independence, including:
- Haverstraw’s role in drafting the Declaration of Independence
- The Haverstraw women who helped win the Battle of Stony Point
- The two Haverstraw farmers who foiled Arnold's treasonous plot
- The many Haverstraw residents who faced hardships during the long road to independence
About the presenter: About the presenter:
Stephen Cobb studied history and geography at Brandeis University and recently retired as a librarian at Sleep Hollow High School. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Haverstraw King's Daughters Library and has been Haverstraw's Town Historian since 2009.
To reserve your seat, click on the Eventbrite logo:
Or download and fill out the PDF form below and return it, with payment, by
September 11, 2026,
to Historical Society of Rockland County, 20 Zukor Road, New City, NY 10956:
Or call the Museum Office at (845) 634-9629 Wednesdays-Fridays & Sundays, 12-4 pm.
Please note: Space is limited for this lecture. Reservations are required. A waiting list will be compiled, and available spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
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The Historical Society of Rockland County is a nonprofit educational institution and principal repository for original documents and artifacts relating to Rockland County. Its headquarters are a four-acre site featuring a history museum and the 1832 Jacob Blauvelt House in New City, New York. www.RocklandHistory.org.