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The Battle of the Chesapeake, 1781: Military Decider for the American Revolution
February 11, 2021 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
This lecture is part of Annapolis Maritime Museum’s 2021 Winter Lecture Series.
Covered topics:
- Review the battle between the British and French navies at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay
in September 1781. - Explore the event that would spell the end of the American Revolution and independence for
the American colonies. - Examine how the battle reflected global politics rather than solely regional ones.
Presenter: Dr. Bill Cogar | Executive Director of Historic Naval Ships Association (HNSA), Author