Local author Tricia Staley will give a talk on her new book Norwich in the American Revolution in the library’s Community Room.  This program is presented in partnership with the Leffingwell House Museum.

In the years before the Revolutionary War, Norwich, Connecticut, was a hotbed of radicalism. As a trade and transportation center, its merchants took a leading role in objecting to British taxes and laws that threatened their livelihood. In her newest book, Norwich author Tricia Staley tells the little-known story of Eastern Connecticut’s role in the American fight for independence from Britain and the Norwich residents who were at the forefront of the revolution.

Tricia Staley is a retired history teacher and school administrator. Prior to becoming an educator, she was a newspaper reporter, editor and advertising/public relations consultant. She majored in history at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and holds a master’s degree and a sixth-year certificate from Sacred Heart University. She also has completed certificate programs in genealogy and maritime history. Tricia has long been active in Norwich community affairs and currently serves as president of the Friends of Slater Museum.

Her first book, Norwich in the Gilded Age: The Rose City’s Millionaire’s Triangle, was published by The History Press in January 2014. An illustrated lecture and popular walking tours are based on research for that book. Her second book, Norwich and the Civil War came out in September 2015. Tricia was the 2022 recipient of the Connecticut Society of Genealogists’ Tell Your Family Story award.

Copies of Norwich in the American Revolution will be available for sale and signing following the program. Light refreshments will be served. Free program; no registration is required.

Otis Library was designed to accommodate people of all abilities.  To request an accommodation, please contact Julie at jmenders@otislibrarynorwich.org.