Remember Paoli! The Battle of Paoli

Join Jim Christ, President of the Paoli Battlefield Preservation Fund, as he discusses the often-overlooked Battle of Paoli, fought in Malvern, PA on September 20th, 1777, where British General Charles No Flint Grey led 2,000 men in a surprise night attack against General Anthony Waynes forces. The ninth bloodiest battle of the Revolutionary War left Philadelphia open to British occupation and gave birth to Remember Paoli, the nations first battle cry. The battles legacy endures through the second-oldest Revolutionary War Memorial, dedicated in 1817, and the still-celebrated Malvern Memorial Parade. Explore the truth behind why its called the Paoli Massacre, debunk common myths, and learn how General Wayne later redeemed his reputation at the Battle of Stony Point using lessons learned from that fateful night. This event is made possible by a grant from a local grantor.