The Talented Major Tallmadge: Presentation by Richard F. Welch 🎖️

Join us for a captivating presentation as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States with author and historian Richard F. Welch! This event offers a deep dive into the extraordinary life of Benjamin Tallmadge, a Setauket native and one of the Revolutionary War's pivotal military leaders and intelligence operatives.

🌟 Benjamin Tallmadge served as a trusted aide to George Washington, actively participating on the front lines during the fight for independence. He was instrumental in directing critical intelligence operations for the Patriot cause, showcasing his skills as a cavalry commander and strategist.

From the fierce Battles of Long Island, White Plains, and Germantown to daring raids against British positions on Long Island, Tallmadge distinguished himself in multiple theaters of the war. His efforts included protecting Patriot communities in Westchester from British and Loyalist attacks and leading an elite legion in combined land-and-sea operations.

💼 Perhaps most famously, Tallmadge oversaw Washington’s most active espionage network in Long Island and New York, playing a vital role in gathering intelligence and unraveling the Arnold-André conspiracy to surrender West Point to the British.

In addition, this presentation will shed light on Tallmadge’s impressive postwar career as a successful businessman and member of Congress, revealing how his influence extended well beyond the battlefield.

About the Author

Richard F. Welch earned his doctorate in history from Stony Brook University and has taught American history at Long Island University and Farmingdale State College. He served as the editor of the Long Island Forum from 1991 to 2014 and was a contributing editor for the Journal of Long Island History. A prolific author, Welch has seven books and numerous scholarly articles to his name, with his latest work being Long Island’s Gold Coast Warriors: The North Shore Elite and World War One (2021). He also contributed to the Encyclopedia of New York State and was a trustee of the Suffolk County Historical Society from 2008 to 2024.

🎟️ Admission is free! Reserve your free tickets at www.baysidehistorical.org/events-1/the-talented-major-tallmadge-presentation-by-richard-f-welch.