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title: Researching Black Patriots and Loyalists During the Revolutionary Era
description: Discover resources, records, and strategies for piecing together the service and stories of Black patriots during the Revolutionary era.
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#### Free Webinar

# Researching Black Patriots and Loyalists During the Revolutionary Era

## Saturday, February 7, 2-3 p.m. Eastern Time

##### Presented by Danielle Rose

The American War of Independence was not only a fight for freedom from a tyrannical world superpower. For the thousands of Black soldiers who fought for the patriot cause, and even more—tens of thousands—for the Loyalists, emancipation was on the line. In this online lecture, Researcher Danielle Rose will provide a brief history of Black soldiers during the Revolutionary War and their motivations for joining either side; and discuss several resources, records, and strategies for piecing together the service and stories of individuals.

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