Fort Roberdeau-Defending the Lead Mine:An Untold Story of the Revolution

Fort Roberdeau-Defending the Lead Mine: An Untold Story of the Revolution on November 10th at 6pm: Join Dr. Jared Frederick for an engaging lecture on Fort Roberdeau, the Revolutionary War frontier outpost that created a foundation for industrial growth in central Pennsylvania. In this talk, Frederick will explore the fort’s unique role in protecting lead mining operations, its connections to Native American history, and the challenges faced by settlers on the edge of the American wilderness. This program expertly brings together military history, local heritage, and dramatic stories of peril that defined the Revolutionary era.