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Remember Liss: A New American Founding Figure
Thu, Jul 10
|Northport Public Library
Northport Public Library – Thursday, July 10, 7:00 p.m. Join historian and author Claire Bellerjeau for a compelling talk on Elizabeth, “Liss,” an enslaved woman linked to Revolutionary War spy Robert Townsend.
Time & Location
Jul 10, 2025, 7:00 PM
Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave, Northport, NY 11768, USA
About the event
Join historian and author Claire Bellerjeau for a compelling talk on Elizabeth, “Liss,” an enslaved woman linked to Revolutionary War spy Robert Townsend.
Her journey—spanning espionage, re-enslavement, and the struggle for freedom—offers new insight into America’s founding era. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Registration is underway. NENA195
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