Lecture: Laurie Greaney on The Battle of Prudence Island

Wednesday, January 14th

How important was the Battle of Prudence Island? Although a much smaller action than the Battle of Rhode Island two years later, the response of the Second Company of Portsmouth and reinforcements to a British raiding party on January 12-13, 1776, illustrated American resistance and resolve. Laurie Greaney, Regent of the Battle of Rhode Island Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will discuss British ship logs, Ezra Style’s record of first-hand accounts, pension records and the role of enslaved men in the battle.

This program is free and open to the public. Seating is limited so please register here or call the Portsmouth Free Public Library at 401-683-9457 to reserve your seat.