Life of an United Empire Loyalist during the American Revolution: Struggle & Survival

Peter visits Adolphustown, one of the first landing sites of the United Empire Loyalists fleeing the American Revolution. The first group lands here after spending years in a refugee camp in Quebec. Peter talks a wee bit about the Loyalist experience, both in America and once they arrived in Canada. He also interview Erins Hatton, an avid historian who has written a novel based on her ancestors' experiences, "Across the Deep".

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📺 Featuring: Peter Kelly
🎥 Cinematography, Production & Editing: Catherine Wolfe
🎵 Music Courtesy Of: Richard Fortier and Al MacDonald
Mandolin instrumentals: Michael Righi

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