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The Sunset Hills Conservation Foundation Presents:

The Siege of St. Louis - The Battle of Fort San Carlos: America's Farthest West Revolutionary War Battle.

Ron Hack will speak on the Battle of Fort Carlos (the Battle of St. Louis), which played a pivotal role in America’s ultimate success against the British in the Revolutionary War. He will explain the battle itself, the factors leading up to the attack in 1780, and how the battle shaped the future of St. Louis and Missouri.

Mr. Hack is a retired attorney practicing law with several area law firms. He has been a life long student of local history, graduating with a B.A. in history and political science from Westminster College and a law degree from the University of Missouri - Columbia. He is a member of the Sons of the American Revolution (Spirit of St. Louis Chapter) and the Sons of Union Veterans (Grant Camp).

Presented as part of the Sunset Hills - Crestwood 250th Anniversary of the United States of America Celebration.

This event is free and open to the general public. No registration is necessary.