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Step into Newark\u2019s past with a free outdoor program presented by Newark History Society, NJPAC, and Newark Public Library. Set in Harriet Tubman Square, the event explores the stories behind two significant Newark landmarks, beginning with the Newark Academy monument and the school\u2019s fascinating role during the Revolutionary War.<\/p>\n

Jim Coe, teacher of the humanities and archivist at Newark Academy, shares the story of the institution\u2019s founding in 1774, its transformation into a hospital and militia barracks, and its eventual burning by British forces in 1780. Newark journalist and author Guy Sterling turns the focus to J. Massey Rhind\u2019s equestrian statue of George Washington, exploring the monument\u2019s depiction of Washington\u2019s 1783 farewell to his troops. Together, these presentations offer a lively look at the people, places, and stories that helped shape Newark\u2019s history.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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