Historian and author Jack Grodeska will be the speaker this month in the Atlantic Highlands Historical Society’s Speaker Series accenting local history and little know facts about the Bayshore.
Grodeska will highlight little known local hero Captain Adam Hyler and his whaleboat the Revenge, on Wednesday, June 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Strauss Mansion Museum.
Grodeska will speak on Hyler’s contributions to the Revolutionary War effort and how he helped the patriots overcome the British and the loyalists. He will speak on how the Revenge, under cover of darkness, was successful in capturing several British ships in the Raritan Bay.
There is no charge for the event, although donations are always welcome. Guests are urged, however, to bring some item non-perishable food or baby item to become a part of the Historic Society’s support of the local food pantry.
