“Washvington Spies "
Saturday, September 25, 2010
2 p.m.held at:
Van Wickle House
1289 Easton Ave.
Somerset, NJ 07783

"Washington’s Spies"

The Meadows Foundation proudly opens its 2010-11 Fireside Chats series on Sat., Sept. 25, 2 p.m. with a talk by noted historian George Dawson, who will speak on American spies of the Revolution, particularly Franklin resident John Honeyman, who spied for Washington in 1775–76. Honeyman was instructed to continue trading as much as possible behind the American lines in Griggstown and, if necessary, flee to Trenton on the pretext of the danger posed to his family due to his double-dealing. This deceptive plan was so believable that a mob of angry American patriots raided Honeyman's house in Griggstown, shown above.  The talk will take place at the Van Wickle House, 1289 Easton Ave., Somerset. Admission to this event is $10/person. The event is open to the public, and Meadows members who present their membership card will receive a $1 discount at the door. Reservations to
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