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Imagine having such strong patriotic feelings that you enroll as a soldier, passing yourself off as a man for 18 months! Despite being wounded in battle, she still hid her identity, even treating gun-shot wounds herself. Deborah has the distinction of being the first woman to receive a military pension and is the Official Heroine of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Come hear what gave Deborah these strong convictions and determination and how her story resonates with people today.
New Character Alert-This will be Deborah Sampson's first appearance in public.