John Broddy - Patriot of the Revolution
Wed, Jul 08
|Mid-Columbia Libraries - Kennewick Branc
Step into history as Arthur Broady brings to life the powerful and inspiring story of his ancestor, John Broddy—an enslaved African American who fought for freedom during the American Revolutionary War.
Time & Location
Jul 08, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EST
Mid-Columbia Libraries - Kennewick Branc, 1620 S Union St, Kennewick, WA 99338, USA
About the event
Hosted by: Kennewick DAR
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: Wednesday, July 8, 2026