This segment is part of Huntington's celebration of 250 years of American independence. It recounts a historical event related to the American Revolution.
Welcome to this Liberty Minute, part of Huntington's celebration of 250 years of American independence. Widow Rachel Chichester kept an inn on the shores of Huntington Bay at a place called the Cedars. It is reputed to be the place where Nathan Hale was captured in September 1776 after gathering intelligence for General Washington, but before he could make his report to the general.