The American Revolution at 250
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Join us as we commemorate and contemplate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
Stop by our exhibit, Choosing Liberty, and experience the Revolution through the eyes of a young patriot, Nicholas Fish; attend one of our Rev250 programs; browse our collection of related books; visit one of our neighboring historical sites; or simply stroll along our walking path and listen for the revolutionary sounds of long ago.
The Hearts of Oak revolutionary reenactors lead DFPL patrons on a march with authentic patriotic music and history, May 9th, 2026.
Choosing Liberty: Nicholas Fish and the American Revolution
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Desmond-Fish Public Library presents an exhibition depicting that conflict as seen through the eyes of a young student, Nicholas Fish, who joined the Patriots at the age of seventeen and fought throughout the eight years of the struggle for independence. The exhibit will open with a reception on Friday, May 1, at 5:30PM and be on display through June 15. Displayed on panels and including portraits and artifacts, the exhibit will be available for viewing during regular Library hours.
Further Reading
Upcoming Events
Past Events
Storytellers Jonathan Kruk (left) and Chapin Fish at the opening of the Choosing Liberty exhibit, May 1st, 2026.
Dr. Aaron Mair giving a talk on the Black soldiers of the First Rhode Island Regiment, admired for their bravery and called on in many battles, including the victory at Yorktown, January 19, 2026.
Great Reads
Visit Our Neighbors
Image in title banner: Panoramic view of West Point, New York showing American encampments on the Hudson River, by Pierre Charles L’Enfant, 1782. Library of Congress.