Glen Ellyn Historical Society

Terry Lynch shares &nbsp;the story of The Battle for Independence through his portrayal of George Washington Saturday, July 25, 2:00 PM, at the Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main Street in Glen Ellyn. He discusses how he (Washington) coordinated the battles for independence because of his “great prowess as a commander.”&nbsp;
Washington garnered a reputation which came long before the fight for independence – it came when there was a skirmish between the French and the Indians, which was actually the French and Indian War, also known as the “Seven Years War.”
In America, the French and Indians were battling. The French were fighting the British in different nations – it was a global battle for control of the colonies.
There would be more than 230 skirmishes throughout the 7-years as colonists fight for independence.
At the end of the war, Washington had literally given everything of his own to the cause and never asked for anything in return. Someone came up with the notion for George Washington to be the first President of the United States. Admission to this program is FREE for GEHS members and students. &nbsp;The admission charge is $10 for adults.
Check the website at <a href="https://www.gehs.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.gehs.org</a>&nbsp;and call 630-469-1867. &nbsp;

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Terry Lynch shares  the story of The Battle for Independence through his portrayal of George Washington Saturday, July 25,...

Glen Ellyn Historical Society  Hosts Actor/Historian Terry Lynch As George Washington

Terry Lynch&nbsp; shares the story of the Battle for Independence through his portrayal of George Washington Saturday, July 25, 2:00 PM in the Glen Ellyn History Center. 800 N. Main Street, Glen Ellyn. How Washington coordinated the battles for Independence because of "his great prowess as a commander"&nbsp; will be explained.&nbsp; The event is sponsored by the Glen Ellyn Historical Society and admission is $10 for adults, and FREE for GEHS members and students. Call 630-469-1867 and check the website at www.gehs.org.

Local Event: Glen Ellyn His. Soc. Presents Terry Lynch As George Washington the Battle for Independence

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Terry Lynch  shares the story of the Battle for Independence through his portrayal of George Washington Saturday, July 25, 2:00...

Glen Ellyn His. Soc. Presents Terry Lynch As George Washington the Battle for Independence

Glen Ellyn History Center - 800 N. Main Street, Glen Ellyn. IL 60137

Nationally known actor Terry Lynch specializes in historical portrayals to meet the needs of the young at heart who are never too old to learn something new about history’s most interesting, inspirational figures. His one man interactive presentations give audiences a new, first-person perspective on the people and events that make up our history and culture. Benjamin Franklin is the subject for the presentation at the Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main Street in Glen Ellyn. &nbsp;The program begins at 2:00 PM and Lynch describes how Benjamin Franklin played a sole part in drafting the five documents that established our nation. &nbsp;His diplomatic skills and innovative thinking were crucial in shaping the daring endeavor of establishing a new nation. Admission to this event if free for Glen Ellyn Historical Society members and students. &nbsp;There is a $10 admission charge for nonmembers. &nbsp;Call 6303-469-1867 and check the website at <a href="https://www.gehs.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.gehs.org</a>.

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