John Broddy - Patriot of the Revolution
Sat, Jun 13
|Southwest Virginia Higher Education Cent
Arthur Broady, Descendent of John Broddy brings to life the story of his ancestor, John Broddy — an enslaved African American and patriot who served in the Revolutionary War.
Time & Location
Jun 13, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM EST
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Cent, One Partnership Cir, Abingdon, VA 24210, USA
About the event
Hosted by: Historical Society of Washington County, VA
Join us for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Historical Society of Washington County, VA where Arthur Broady brings to life the story of his ancestor, John Broddy — an enslaved African American and patriot who served in the Revolutionary War. Event Highlights and more about the presenter, Arthur Broady
• Arthur Broady is a highly regarded spokesperson on the American Revolutionary War and maintains active memberships with two Sons of the American Revolution organizations.
• Arthur is the sixth-generation grandson and descendant of the slave John Broddy, a slave who earned his freedom in 1793, more than fifty years prior to our country’s Civil War.
• Once Mr. Broady shares the story of his sixth-generation great-grandfather, he will be available for 15 to 20 minutes of questions and answers. Event Details
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2026