So much of what is written about the Revolutionary War is about battles, leaders, and soldiers. Join Anne Clothier as she explores the experiences of women and children during the fight for American independence. Discover the lives of those on the homefront during the American Revolution through stories from women and children who lived in the Saratoga area during the 1770s, as well as images, maps, documents and hands-on 18th century activities. Copies of Anne Clothier’s graphic novel Overhearing History: A Revolutionary Saratoga Story will be available for purchase.
Overhearing History: A Revolutionary Saratoga Story
Written by Anne Clothier and illustrated by Alex Portal, Overhearing History follows Nathaniel, a 12-year-old boy living in the then Saratoga District of the expansive Albany County in 1775. As tensions mount and loyalties divide, readers are introduced to the complexities of war, identity, and survival in a region still uncertain about its role in a coming conflict. The novel addresses themes like justice, freedom, and conflicting allegiances as rumors of war mount, while introducing perspectives often left out of traditional history books—including those of loyalists, enslaved people, women, and Native Americans. Book proceeds benefit the non-profit Campaign for Saratoga 250 which supports education, promotion, and preservation of Saratoga’s Revolutionary heritage.
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