To thwart the British invasion of the New England colonies during the American Revolution, Peter Townsend played a pivotal role by overseeing the manufacturing of a strategic asset: the Great Chain. Crafted within the confines of Sterling Forge, situated in Sterling Forest, Townsend's creation was deployed across the Hudson River at West Point.
Join Doc Bayne for an enlightening presentation delving into his journey of uncovering the historical significance of the Forge. Doc will delve into the iron industry's inception in 1736 at Sterling Forest, providing insights into how the Sterling Forge contributed to the creation of the Great Chain, a crucial defense mechanism deployed at West Point
Registration is required for this event. Registration opens for Mahwah library cardholders four weeks before the date of the event. If you don't have a card, visit the Library to sign up today. Our neighbors are welcome to register two weeks before the event.