Farm Girl on the Front Lines: Deborah Sampson's Secret!
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
Deborah Sampson had a dream; she wanted to help the Colonies free themselves of English rule by serving as a soldier. To achieve that dream, however, she had to convince everyone that she was a man.
And she did.
In honor of America250, on November 12 the Fiske Public Library will host a portrayal of Deborah Sampson. Come discover the details behind Debrah’s deception strategies, victories, and trip-ups; Colonial constraints imposed on women and girls; a cave and its hidden stash; refuge in a Tory’s barn and her “Firsts” for women. Discover details of the victories, frustrations, and close calls she experienced as a poor Colonial-era farm girl who risked humiliation and imprisonment to help the colonies free themselves from English rule. Learn the story-behind-the-story of this principled, dangerous deception and the character of the humble rebel who pulled it off. Suitable for ages 8-adult.
Janet Parnes, Historical Portrayals by Lady J will portray Deborah Sampson
Suitable for ages 8-adult.
The portrayal will run from 6:30-7:30. Time to socialize will follow.
Free of charge
Register at https://tinyurl.com/DebSampFiskeLibrary
Date & Time
November 12, 2026
6:30PM - 8:00PM