The Charleston Historical Society will be hosting “The Capture of Major John André”

The Charleston Historical Society will be hosting “The Capture of Major John André” on Sunday, October 4 at 2:00 p.m. The program will feature guest speakers/reenactors Victor Disanto and Bonnie Daley in first person retelling of the capture of British Spy Major John André in Tarrytown, N.Y. on September 23, 1780. The capture of André foiled Benedict Arnold’s plot to surrender West Point to the British and to capture General George Washington

Immediately following the program a bowl of homemade Hearty Harvest Stew and baked cornbread will be served for a $5 donation.

The program is free to the public.

The Charleston Historical Society’s headquarters is the former First Baptist Church of Charleston, located on 390 Polin Road (Fultonville, N.Y.) in the Town of Charleston.

For further information, please call 518-829-7592.