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Image for event: Ruth Pangrace as Molly Pitcher

Ruth Pangrace as Molly Pitcher

A Historical Interpreter Event
2026-03-18 18:00:00 2026-03-18 19:00:00 America/New_York Ruth Pangrace as Molly Pitcher Putnam Presbyterian Church -

Wednesday, March 18
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-18 18:00:00 2026-03-18 19:00:00 America/New_York Ruth Pangrace as Molly Pitcher Join the Muskingum 250 and MCLS highlighting the life of Molly Pitcher and her exploits in the American Revolution. Putnam Presbyterian Church -

Join the Muskingum 250 and MCLS highlighting the life of Molly Pitcher and her exploits in the American Revolution.

Ruth Pangrace will portray the historic figure Molly Pitcher (born Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley in this Muskingum 250 and MCLS event. Her contributions ranged from enduring the harsh winter at Valley Forge to taking her wounded husband's place on the cannon line during the Battle of Monmouth. The experiences of Molly Pitcher reflect the enduring struggle of many women in support of the Continental Army in the Cause for Independence.

Reportedly, Washington personally acknowledged her bravery at the Battle of Monmouth and bestowed the honorary title of "Sergeant Molly". Later in 1822, the State of Pennsylvania awarded her a veteran's pension for her service in the Revolutionary War.

Venue details


The event will take place at the historic Putnam Presbyterian Church, located at 467 Woodlawn Ave, Zanesville, OH 43701.