Unearth a Story: Meet Ned Hector, Revolutionary War Hero

Meet Ned Hector Portrayed by Noah Lewis from the American Historical Theater. Hear about his daring in the battles, learn about his uniform and soldiers kit, and get carried away by his enthusiasm for his country and his own fight for liberty. From the American Historical Theater site: Edward Ned Hector is a Revolutionary War hero, a free black man, who was a teamster and noted for his courage during the retreat from the Battle of Brandywine, where he refused to give up his horses, wagon and the armaments he was carrying. Ned wears the Uniform of the Third Pennsylvania Artillery Company to bring his message about the role of African-Americans in the Colonial fight for freedom during the Revolutionary War. He was a Teamster / Artilleryman with Colonel Proctors Regiment who fought in the Revolutionary War Battles of Brandywine and Germantown. Private Hector was noted for his courage during the retreat from Brandywine, when he refused to let his team, wagon, and armaments fall into enemy hands. He is quoted as saying, The enemy shall not have my team. I will save the horses or perish myself. For families and their children in grades K-6. Registration Required. Caregivers must remain with their registered child during the program. When you register for an event, we are holding a spot for you. If your schedule changes and you cannot attend, please let us know so we can open your spot to someone else. This program supports CC250 and PA Forward Civic and Social Literacy.