Janet Parnes as Deborah Sampson In-Person
Meet the woman who hoodwinked George Washington’s army! A Massachusetts. native, Deborah Sampson
is the only woman known to have disguised herself as a man and serve as a soldier in the Continental Army without getting caught!
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Deborah is coming to
tell her story. Learn about the close calls, mountainous obstacles, and head-scratching conundrums this farm
girl faced as, without support from family or friends, she risked humiliation and imprisonment to help free the colonies from English rule.
Find out the story-behind-the-story of this principled, dangerous deception and the character of the quiet rebel who pulled it off.
Recommended for ages 7+
Janet Parnes of Historical Portrayals by Lady J, Millis will portray Deborah Sampson.
- Date:
- Monday, July 20, 2026
- Time:
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Community Room
- Audience:
- All Ages
- Categories:
- All Ages Programs