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Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution: The True Story of Robert Townsend and Elizabeth by Claire Bellerjeau
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
•Glenndale, MD
In this book lecture you will discover the extraordinary journey of Elizabeth, once enslaved by the Townsend Family of Oyster Bay, NY. Follow her escape with British forces, her heartbreaking re-enslavement in Manhattan and Charleston, and her eventual path to freedom. Along the way, Elizabeth crosses paths with influential figures on both sides of the Revolutionary War. Her story challenges us to... see more
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In this book lecture you will discover the extraordinary journey of Elizabeth, once enslaved by the Townsend Family of Oyster Bay, NY. Follow her escape with British forces, her heartbreaking re-enslavement in Manhattan and Charleston, and her eventual path to freedom. Along the way, Elizabeth crosses paths with influential figures on both sides of the Revolutionary War. Her story challenges us to revisit history with fresh eyes – expanding our understanding of who shaped the past and whos
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