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John Barry, First Among Captains

March 9 @ 7:00 pm 8:30 pm

$10.00

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Here’s your chance to learn more about one of Philadelphia’s top naval heroes: a man whose animated statue at the south side of Independence Square attracts photographers all day, every day; who won the first and last successful battles of the Revolutionary War; and who captured two British transports and the schooner Alert in the Delaware River while the British still controlled the city of Philadelphia – infuriating them enough to ask him to switch sides.

Tim McGrath, an award-winning author who lives in the Philadelphia area, has written two outstanding books that cover Barry’s heroic exploits, plus his latest book, “James Monroe: A Life. “

Come hear Philadelphian John Barry come alive on Thursday, March 9 at Historic Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church, Columbus Blvd. and Christian St., in the Queen Village section of Philadelphia. Find out why he was first among captains.

Admission is $10, which includes a drink ticket for a beverage of your choice (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). Advance registration is required.

This program will take place inside the church sanctuary, followed by a reception in Riverside Hall. 

For a modest donation, you can taste delicious gourmet desserts paired with wine, coffee or tea. 

“John Barry: First Among Captains” is hosted by the Historic Gloria Dei Preservation Corporation. 100% of the funds that we raise from this event will go toward the preservation of Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church and its graveyard.

Historic Gloria Dei Preservation Corporation

(215) 645-2755‬

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Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church

916 S Swanson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147 United States
215-389-1513
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