Twomey Series: History of East Hampton New York in the Revolution

American history books have largely marginalized the role that Long Islanders played during the American Revolution. Leah K. Lebec will present her late father’s groundbreaking research, elucidating what happened in East Hampton during the revolutionary era; recounting the patriot fervor in East Hampton leading up to the Americans’ defeat at the Battle of Long Island in 1776, followed by the years of hardship during the British occupation.  Her father, Lawrence Jamieson Koncelik Sr. earned a master’s in American history and a PhD in Medieval history at New York University.  His scholarly work provides a unique perspective on East Hampton’s struggles during the nation’s war for independence. 

Leah K. Lebec, a native of East Hampton, earned a B.A. in Modern Languages at Fordham University and a PhD in French Literature from New York University.  She taught at the university level for several years before devoting her time to motherhood, writing, and advocacy work for children with developmental disabilities.  Together with her husband Alain Lebec, she co-founded the literacy program Read Alliance.  She has served as a trustee for the East Hampton Historical Society as well as several other not for profit organizations.  

This year's Tom Twomey Series is presented as a partnership between the East Hampton Historical Society and the East Hampton Library.

For more information, please contact andrea@easthamptonlibrary.org or 631-324-0222 ext. 4.