The latest episode of the Long Island History Project podcast is a recording of a panel discussion hosted on January 15, 2026 by the Long Island Library Resources Council.
The panelists, all notable historians who have researched the Revolutionary War period on Long Island, give their insights into what life was like in the area from 1776-1783.
This time of British occupation saw the inhabitants of Kings, Queens, and Suffolk counties suffer depredations brought on by British and Hessian troops as well as by Patriot attacks from across Long Island Sound.
You’ll hear about the enslaved Black woman Liss from Oyster Bay, about the activities of the Culper Spy Ring, and the experiences of others ranging from British officer John Simcoe to Elizabeth Lewis, wife of Declaration of Independence signatory Francis Lewis.
The panel itself was funded by a WETA grant awarded to the Council in support of programming related to the PBS documentary The American Revolution by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt..
You can listen to the episode here.
The Long Island History Project is an independent podcast featuring stories and interviews with people passionate about Long Island history. It is hosted by academic librarian Chris Kretz.
Learn about the British occupation of New York City during the American Revolution.
Illustration: The British invasion of Long Island in 1776.
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