Gladwyne - The Commanding Presence of George Washington (Michael Jesberger Lecture Series)
The Gladwyne Library welcomes the return of Historical re-enactor, lecturer and tour guide, Michael Jesberger!
Throughout history, an Army's ability to fight and win a war is not solely dependent on weapons and training. It also rests on the attitude of its commander. As befitting a military hero, George Washington cuts a formidable presence. A contemporary in the 1750s described him as "measuring six feet two inches in his stockings”. By the time he became president, the 57-year-old Washington was certainly less agile, but even more imposing at upward of 200 pounds. By then, he had survived an array of life-threatening situations and baptism by fire in the battlefields of the French and Indian War to the harsh winter of Valley Forge, rendering him a larger-than-life. Join Historical lecturer Michael Jesberger for a discussion on George Washington.
- Date:
- Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Show more dates
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 8:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Gladwyne Meeting Room
- Library:
- Gladwyne Library
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Information Literacy
362 Righters Mill Rd.
Gladwyne, PA 19035
p: 610-642-3957