Huntington Liberty Minute: Historical Segment on David Conklin (June 16, 2026)
Huntington Liberty Minute: Historical Segment on David Conklin
This meeting consisted of a single educational segment titled "Liberty Minute," part of Huntington's celebration of 250 years of American independence. The segment narrated the story of David Conklin, a tailor and Patriot who lived in a house built around 1750. During the Revolutionary War, Conklin signed the Articles of Association in 1775, was taken prisoner by the British in 1777, and after his return in 1778 was forced to sign an oath of loyalty to the crown. He continued supporting the Patriot cause by smuggling goods to Connecticut. The presentation highlighted the sacrifices of Huntington Patriots during the American Revolution.
Meeting Transcript
Welcome to this Liberty Minute, part of Huntington's celebration of 250 years of American independence. Built around 1750, this house was home to several generations of the Conklin family. Its owner during the Revolution was David Conklin, a tailor in his 30s. In 1775, he signed the Articles of Association in support of the Continental Congress. He was taken prisoner by the British in 1777. While imprisoned in New York, his wife was pressed into service to provide meals for British soldiers. David returned to Huntington by 1778 and was forced to sign the oath of loyalty to the crown, as were all men between the ages of 15 and 70. He continued to support the Patriot cause by smuggling goods to Connecticut. Thanks to the sacrifices of generations of Huntington Patriots, Liberes.
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