The Middlebury Historical Society is pleased to welcome back Dr. Francis Michael Coan, Professor of History Emeritus at Tunxis Community College, for an engaging and insightful lecture, “Seizing the Fourteenth State: The American Invasion of Canada in 1775.” Join us as Dr. Coan, a respected historian and educator, sheds light on one of the American Revolution’s most ambitious—and ultimately unsuccessful—military campaigns.
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| An illustration accompanying this lecture, “Battle_Redoubt_Don_Troiani”, is used with permission of historical artist Don Troiani. |
This presentation will guide attendees through the origins, strategies, and consequences of the American attempt to bring Canada into the fold as the fourteenth state. Dr. Coan’s nuanced perspective promises to reveal the motivations, challenges, and lasting impact of this often-overlooked episode in Revolutionary history.
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 6:00 PM, and join us at the Shepardson Community Center Auditorium, 1172 Whittemore Road, Middlebury. Admission is free, and no reservations are necessary. For more details, reach out to the Society via email at secretary@middleburyhistoricalsociety.org or visit www.middleburyhistoricalsociety.org Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of our nation’s history!
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