Join former Newsday staff writer and local history author Bill Bleyer as he traces the captivating history of the events surrounding the largest engagement of the American Revolution—the 1776 Battle of Long Island, a major defeat for the colonists that could have spelled the end of the Continental Army. Bleyer will also explore the subsequent British occupation and hardships it caused for Long Island residents until the end of the conflict in 1783.
As part of our Culper Spy Day activities, enjoy free admission to lecture and to the museum!
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Space is limited, so reserve your spot at the link below.
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Join us for a special screening of Walk With Frank (2021), followed by a Q&A with Frank Romeo, who will share his personal journey and decades of advocacy on behalf of veterans and those living with PTSD.
In addition to the discussion, Frank will exhibit artwork created by veterans living with PTSD, offering a powerful perspective on healing through creative expression.
About Frank Romeo After graduating from Bay Shore High School in 1967, Frank enlisted in the U.S. Army and served with the 199th Infantry Brigade in Vietnam, a rapid-response unit that carried out intense ground combat missions, often deploying directly into battle by helicopter. During a mission in Cambodia, Frank was seriously wounded in an ambush and spent more than a year recovering in military hospitals. When he returned home to Long Island, he struggled for years with what would later be diagnosed as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
For more than 30 years, Frank has been a passionate advocate and educator, raising awareness about PTSD, homelessness, and substance use among veterans. His remarkable story of resilience, recovery, and service is told in the acclaimed documentary Walk With Frank (2021).
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Laugh and learn about some of the fascinating—and often surprising—events of the American Revolution in New York through the witty, satirical cartoons of the period. Explore how British and American artists used humor, caricature, and political satire to comment on the people, politics, conflicts, and controversies of the Revolution.
Join historian and author Sara Cedar Miller, historian emerita at Central Park Conservancy and author of Before Central Park, for an entertaining and insightful look at how these cartoons offer a unique window into the Revolutionary era. Discover the stories and personalities behind the images and see how humor became a powerful way to shape public opinion during a time of upheaval and change.
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This program is included with museum admission. Space is limited, so reserve your spot below.
https://longislandmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Political-cartoon.jpg8101440Kristina Robleshttps://longislandmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/LIM-Logo-300x116.pngKristina Robles2026-08-20 12:30:212026-08-20 12:30:23Cartoons of New York in the Revolution
