Events

Events & Other News

Literary Activity

—  David's work has been selected by the editors of the online Journal of the American Revolution to be republished in the annual hardcover books produced by JAR—including his articles on Edward Hand's American Journey in the 2023 JAR Annual Volume and Thomas Knowlton's Revolution in the 2022 volume. These hardcover books feature the best historical research and writing published by the journal during the prior calendar year as determined by the editors. They are available from Westholme Publishing, Amazon, or wherever books are sold.

—  David's most recent book, The Battle of Harlem Heights, 1776, was published by Westholme Publishing as part of its Small Battles Series. Westholme is collaborating with a pair of distinguished scholars—Mark Edward Lender (author of Cabal!: The Plot Against General Washington) and James Kirby Martin (author of Benedict Arnold, Revolutionary Hero: An American Warrior Reconsidered), series editors—to offer a fresh and important new perspective on the story of America’s early military conflicts that focuses on these engagements at their most intimate and revealing level. More information about the volumes in this series is available here.

—  David was interviewed by historian Brady Crytzer, host of the podcast Dispatches, about his article for the Journal of the American Revolution—"Eutaw Springs and the Ambiguity of Victory." The recording is available on the JAR Dispatches website (episode 216).

—  The Road to Assunpink Creek was reviewed in the Spring 2022 issue of Places in Time, the Lawrence Historical Society newsletter, by trustee Judy Salcewicz, who wrote: "I recommend this well-documented narration of a crucial time in our nation's history that turned the tide of the Revolution." 

—  David's article, John Haslet: Service, Sacrifice, and the Spirit of 1776, will appear in the Summer 2023 Swan Historical Foundation Newsletter. 

—  David's article for the Journal of the American Revolution, The Significance of John Cadwalader (September 22, 2002), highlights his dramatic role in the "Ten Crucial Days" campaign of 1776-1777. A modified version of this article is included in the 2022-2023 Washington Crossing Historic Park Annual Program Book. 

— David's article for the Journal of the American Revolution on Perspectives on the Ten Crucial Days of the Revolution (March 2, 2023) includes a variety of quotes (some well-known and others fairly obscure) from observers on both sides of the conflict and neutral parties about the significance of the military events that occurred from December 25, 1776 through January 3, 1777.

— David has written two articles for the Journal of the American Revolution on the Southern campaign of 1781-82—Eutaw Springs and the Ambiguity of Victory (May 30, 2023) and Hobkirk Hill: A Major Minor Battle (June 27, 2023).

— David's article on Who Said What About the "Ten Crucial Days" appeared in the Winter 2023 Lawrence Historical Society Newsletter, Places in Time.

— David's most recent article for the Journal of the American Revolution—Ten Crucial Days, Five Crucial Factors—focuses on George Washington's legendary winter campaign of 1776-1777 from the standpoint of five key analytical elements: leadership, geography, weather, artillery, and contingency.

—  David's newest book, The Battle of Harlem Heights, 1776, was favorably reviewed by James Stacy in the Winter 2023 issue of The Journal of America's Military Past and recognized as a "Book Recommendation" in the Fall 2022 issue of the Princeton Battlefield Society newsletter, Huzzah!.  

Speaker Events

David has spoken at book lecture and signing events hosted by a variety of organizations and institutions, as well as participating in interviews and discussion forums. He welcomes inquiries about his availability at [email protected].

Upcoming Events

Guided Tours - Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA) - October 7, 14, 21, 28; November 4.  David works part-time as a historical interpreter at the WCHP Visitor Center (215-493-4076)—open 10 am to 5 pm—where he is available to autograph books and joins other interpreters in giving guided tours. Information about tours and the option to purchase tickets are provided here. Please note: The identity of the person giving a tour at any particular time cannot be determined in advance of that date.

Guided Tours - Princeton Battlefield State Park. David volunteers as a historical interpreter for the Princeton Battlefield Society (PBS) tour program. Guided tours of the battlefield are conducted on alternate Sundays from early May to mid-October (from 1 - 2 pm). More information and registration are available on the PBS website here.

Speaking Engagement - The National Society of the Washington Family Descendants - September 30 (limited to members). David will be speaking about The Road to Assunpink Creek.

— 2024 —

Speaking Engagement - Fort Ticonderoga Author Series program - January 14 (beginning at 2 pm). David will be speaking about The Battle of Harlem Heights, 1776. This event will be offered on Zoom and should last about 45 minutes to an hour. 

Speaking Engagement - Bucks County Antiques Dealers Association - June 5 (7 pm - limited to members), The Gardenville Hotel and Banquet Facility, 4726 Durham Road, Pipersville, PA. David will be discussing the "Ten Crucial Days" of the Revolution and various features of Washington Crossing Historic Park. 

Speaking Engagement - Hale-Byrnes House, 606 Stanton Christiana Road, Newark, DE - September 15 (3 - 5 pm), David will be speaking about the The Road to Assunpink Creek. More information about this historic site is available here.

Past Speaker Events

>  A video of David's Go to Webinar presentation for the NJ State Library, entitled John Haslet: A Colonel in Washington's Army, is available on the library's YouTube channel here.

David has spoken at events sponsored by the following:

  • Multiple chapters of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and the Sons of the American Revolution in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania 
  • Society of the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New Jersey
  • Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum, Allentown, PA
  • New Jersey State Library, Trenton, NJ
  • The Friends of Washington Crossing Park, Washington Crossing Historic Park, PA
  • Old Barracks Museum, Trenton, NJ
  • Nassau Club, Princeton, NJ
  • The Present Day Club, Princeton, NJ
  • Princeton Public Library, Princeton, NJ
  • Trenton Free Public Library, Trenton, NJ
  • North Jersey American Revolution Round Table
  • American Revolution Round Table of South Jersey
  • American Revolution Round Table of Northern Delaware
  • Delaware Military Museum, Wilmington, DE (Major General William H. Duncan Memorial Lecture Series)
  • Historic Rock Ford, Lancaster, PA (home of Revolutionary War hero Edward Hand)
  • Historic Morrisville Society, Morrisville, PA
  • Lawrence Historical Society, Lawrence Township, NJ
  • Annual Colonel Hand Historic March, Lawrence Township, NJ
  • Multiple branches of the Mercer County (NJ) Library System
  • Traditions at Washington Crossing Book Club, Upper Makefield Township, PA
  • Trenton Symposium
  • Monroe Township Office of Senior Services
  • Stonebridge Continuing Care Retirement Community, Montgomery Township, NJ
  • The Bridge Academy, Lawrenceville, NJ

Interviews and Discussion Forums

David has participated in events streamed or televised on various platforms, including the following:

  • Appeared on FOX Nation, the streaming platform of FOX News, for an episode of its series, Untold: Patriots Revealed, focusing on Colonel John Glover and the Marblehead Regiment from Massachusetts.
  • Interviewed by historian Brady Crytzer, host of Dispatches, the podcast of the Journal of the American Revolution, on the Dispatches website about three of David's JAR articles: Eutaw Springs and the Ambiguity of Victory (episode 216), Edward Hand's American Journey (episode 167), and Thomas Knowlton's Revolution (episode 135).
  • Interviewed by Joan Goldstein, Ph.D., sociologist, educator, and host/producer of “Back Story with Joan Goldstein” on Princeton Community Television, for a program about the American Revolution and its meaning today.
  • Interviewed by Michael Troy, host of the American Revolution Podcast, about John Haslet's World.
  • Joined a round-table discussion on the “Ten Crucial Days” of the American Revolution, available on YouTube and moderated by historian Mark Maloy as part of the Emerging Revolutionary War blog’s “Rev War Revelry” series.
  • Appeared on HistoryAuthorTalks.com to discuss The Road to Assunpink Creek posted on YouTube here and The Battle of Harlem Heights, 1776 posted here on as part of a series hosted by the Roger Williams Agency, a division of New England Publishing Associates, Inc., which features virtual talks by authors. 
  • Interviewed on multiple occasions by Jason Mandresh, host of the Founder of the Day YouTube channel, focusing on Edward Hand and John Haslet.