In-Person Program

Fort Mifflin, commissioned in 1771, sits on Mud Island on the Delaware River near Philadelphia International Airport. During the Revolution, the British bombarded and captured the fort in the fall of 1777 as part of their conquest of Philadelphia.  What happened here in 1777 may well have changed American history, but few people are aware of these events. During the six-week siege, 450 American troops had to defend against 2,000 British and Hessian troops,  a large fleet of ships and 228 cannon.

About the presenter: Michael Jesberger is an independent military historian who specializes in the American Revolution and Civil War time periods. He is a member of numerous history-based organizations and active in the reenactment community. 

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This presentation will be held in-person at the library in the Community Room.  Register by entering your information below.  Any questions?  Contact DeAnne O'Brien at dobrien@ivpl.org.