Queens College and the American Revolution.  

This talk will explore the newborn college and the role of its students, tutors, and founders in the revolution. Tracing the activities and philosophies of figures like John Taylor, Frederick Frelinghuysen, and Simeon DeWitt, we'll look at the region and its people, the culture and intellectual underpinnings of Queens College, and their impact on the war effort.

Erika Gorder is the University Archivist and previously was Associate University Archivist at Rutgers University since 1998. She earned her masters degree in History and Archival Studies at New York University; MLIS degree from Rutgers University; and BA degree from Rutgers College. Erika is responsible for all operations of the University Archives from appraisal and description to research services and exhibition curation.

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The New Jersey Studies Academic Alliance (NJSAA) is an interdisciplinary organization dedicated to advancing teaching and research about New Jersey. The organization brings together educators, historians, geographers, museum professionals, archivists, and librarians. As a proud RevolutionNJ Partner, NJSAA is excited to collaborate with Flounders Brewing in Hillsborough, NJ, to present a series of talks highlighting New Jersey and the 250th commemoration of the American Revolution. These talks are open to everyone and are all about making New Jersey’s Revolutionary past fun and easy to explore. Grab a drink, join the conversation, and connect with fellow history lovers and neighbors in a Revolutionary War era barn.