Shot Heard Round the World 19 April 1775

America History from a Different Point of View

Wright Memorial Public Library in partnership with the Oakwood Historical Society will host local historian Andrew Lloyd as he presents "Shot Heard Round the World 19 April 1775." Lloyd's talk is part of the Far Hills Speaker Series and addresses the local impact and local heroes of the American Revolution as part of the America250 celebration.

Guests can attend in person at Wright Library or virtually by registering at wrightlibrary.org/calendar.

Following the program, all are invited to an America250 tree planting at the neighboring Oakwood Historical Society's Long-Romspert Homestead, 1947 Far Hills Avenue, Oakwood, Ohio.

About the Program

Their families originated from England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Germany and more. They fought in the American Revolution - a cause that took them from New England to Virginia, the Southern Campaign of General Greene and the battlefields that brought forth the United States of America. Veterans of Valley Forge, Brandywine, and Yorktown lie at rest in Montgomery County, Ohio - a county named after General Montgomery of the Continental Army and adjacent to Greene County, after another Continental General, Nathaniel Greene.

This talk looks at those veterans of the American Revolution, their links to Montgomery County, Oakwood, and Centerville, and their roles in the war that changed the Continent. It aims to put some context into the incredible sacrifices and achievements of those individuals and bring to the fore anecdotes on their road to Ohio.

Presented by Andrew Lloyd. In partnership with the Oakwood Historical Society.

Links & Tags

Wright Memorial Public Library

Shot Heard Round the World 19 April 1775 is taking place at Wright Memorial Public Library, which is located at 1776 Far Hills Avenue in Oakwood. Wright Memorial Public Library - Books are only the beginning at Wright Memorial Public Library. So much to see, so much to do!

Oakwood Historical Society.

Oakwood Historical Society - The Oakwood Historical Society was established in 1974 to serve those who have an interest in the study and sharing of Oakwood's heritage.