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Mrs. Benedict Arnold Would Like a Word — The Story of Peggy Shippen Arnold
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- When:
- June 25, 2026 · 7:30 PM
- Where:
- Bayside Historical Society, 208 Totten Avenue, Fort Totten, Bayside, NY, 11359, United States
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As part of our 250th anniversary commemoration of the United States, the Bayside Historical Society presents historian Char Weigel in a compelling live talk exploring the complex and controversial life of Benedict Arnold’s wife, Peggy Shippen. Margaret Arnold, perhaps better known by her childhood name Peggy Shippen, has been portrayed through history as either a total innocent or the scheming mastermind behind Benedict Arnold’s treason. Based entirely on primary sources, Char Weigel brings to l
Family & KidsIndoor venueHistoric VenueFamily-friendlyGeneral PublicParents/ToddlersPanel DiscussionPublic