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Woody Holton, author of "Liberty Is Sweet: The Hidden History of the American Revolution," explores the lesser-known stories of the American Revolution highlighting the contributions of ordinary citizens and free and enslaved Black individuals in the pursuit of independence. Learn how Royal Governor Lord Dunmore’s Ethiopian Regiment, comprised of Black Virginians, aided the Loyalist’s victory at the Skirmish at Kemp’s Landing, and also affected the outcome of the Battle of Great Bridge. FREE. Doors open at 5:30. Refreshments and door prizes.