“The Talented Major Tallmadge in the Revolutionary War” is the subject of a Sunday, April 26th hybrid program of the Nassau County Historical Society, being held online and in person at the Jericho Public Library at 2 pm.
Benjamin Tallmadge (1754–1835), a native of Setauket, Long Island, is best known today as George Washington’s spymaster, in charge of the Culper Spy Ring, popularized in the television series, Turn: Washington’s Spies.
This illustrated presentation explores the multi-faceted Revolutionary War career of Tallmadge. Tallmadge was an exceptional leader of dragoons, intelligence and counter-intelligence officer, and master of land-sea combined operations.
Tallmadge fought in the battles of Long Island, White Plains, and Germantown, and defended the Patriot population of Westchester County from British and Tory depredations. Commanding his own legion, he launched punishing raids on British outposts on Long Island from his base in Connecticut.
He also played a key role in foiling the Arnold-Andre plot to betray West Point to the British. The program ends with an overview of his post-war career as businessman and Congressman.
The speaker, Richard Welch, is the author of George Washington’s Commando: Benjamin Tallmadge in the Revolutionary War.
You can register for the Zoom webinar on the Jericho Library website. The Library is located at 1 Merry Lane, just off Route 25 (Jericho Turnpike).
The Society’s next event will be on Sunday, June 14: Robert Hubbard, “The Battle of Long Island.”
Read more about the Culper Spy Ring.
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