There were many Black soldiers fighting on both sides of the American Revolution, often in exchange for a promise of freedom. This banner display features the stories of some of those soldiers, including one who was part of the unsuccessful U.S. attack on Fort Ontario.  

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary by stopping by Penfield Library's main floor to see this traveling banner exhibit created by New York State Parks. Then, you can dig deeper into the subject by borrowing a related read from the books on display nearby.