The Tory's Wife
Author Cynthia Kierner discussed the life of Jane Spurgin during the Revolutionary War, including how her support for Continental forces div… read more
Author Cynthia Kierner discussed the life of Jane Spurgin during the Revolutionary War, including how her support for Continental forces divided her family, resulting in a public struggle for women’s citizenship and rights that was uncommon in that era. The American Revolution Institute in Washington, DC, hosted this event. close
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