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Forgotten Patriots: “Freedom’s Fife: The William Stives Story”

Presented by the Daughters of the American Revolution
2026-11-07 13:00:00 2026-11-07 15:00:00 America/New_York Forgotten Patriots: “Freedom’s Fife: The William Stives Story” Join us for a fascinating look at William Stives, a Black musician and Revolutionary War patriot whose story—and the stories of many Black, Indigenous, and women patriots—has often been left out of the traditional narrative of the American Revolution. Oxon Hill - Lecture Hall

Saturday, November 07
1:00pm - 3:00pm

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Oxon Hill

Lecture Hall

Join us for a fascinating look at William Stives, a Black musician and Revolutionary War patriot whose story—and the stories of many Black, Indigenous, and women patriots—has often been left out of the traditional narrative of the American Revolution.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Women's History | Special Event | Speaker or Panel | Performing Arts | Native American and Indigenous Peoples Heritage | Black Heritage |

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