Joseph Amster presents an engaging talk on this lesser known but important event that occurred in the Hudson Valley during the Revolutionary War.

The Baylor Massacre occurred in the early morning hours of September 28, 1778 by forces under British General Sir Charles Grey against a detachment of the 3^rd Regiment of Continental Light Dragoons, commanded by Colonel George Baylor. It occurred in the present day town of River Vale, New Jersey, about thirty miles north east of New York City, at the time called Old Tappan. It is directly west of the Hudson River, approximately fifteen miles, where at the time a large British force under General Charles Cornwallis was foraging. It was the reason the American dragoons were in the region, to keep an eye on the British and harass them if and when the opportunity arose.

Don’t miss this special event hosted by Rose Memorial Library. Free and open to the public.  No registration needed.