Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution Documentary Viewing

Date and Time

Friday Feb 20, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM EST

Location

Stage Room, Riverhead Free Library

330 Court Street Riverhead New York 11901

Fees/Admission

Free

Website

https://www.riverheadlibrary.org/event/black-patriots-heroes-revolution-documentary-viewing-59750

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Description

From the initial sparks of revolution in Boston to the climactic Siege of Yorktown and beyond, this special paints a comprehensive picture of the African American experience during the Revolutionary War.

Hear the story of the war within the revolution through the eyes of some of the most crucial and significant African American figures of our country’s foundation including Crispus Attucks, Peter Salem, Phillis Wheatley and James Armistead Lafayette. Features NBA legend, best-selling author and esteemed activist Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.