Like Father, Like Sons - A Scarborough Family in the Revolutionary War In-Person
Throughout history, people have often been caught up in the momentous events of their era, and so it was for members of the Burbank family of Scarborough. Learn about the Revolutionary War era in Scarborough with local historian Linda Snow McLoon.
- Date:
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026
- Time:
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Meeting Room
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- History Lectures Maine Courses USA at 250
Upon hearing of the outbreak of fighting between colonists and British regulars at Lexington and Concord in 1775, Silas Burbank immediately joined a militia group heading for Boston, taking along his two young sons to serve as a fifer and a drummer. This illustrated lecture tells the Burbank’s fascinating story of their service in the American Revolution, including being captured by the British, dining with General Washington, and playing a role in the traitor Benedict Arnold’s defection. Stunning 18th century Revolutionary War art is included
