Char Weigel
Events & FestivalsBayside
Mrs. Benedict Arnold Would Like a Word — The Story of Peggy Shippen Arnold
Jun 25, 2026
Description
As part of Bayside Historical Society's 250th anniversary commemoration of the United States, this event with historian Char Weigel explores the complex and controversial life of Benedict Arnold’s wife. Margaret Arnold, better known by her childhood name Peggy Shippen, has been portrayed through history as both a total innocent or the scheming mastermind behind Benedict Arnold’s treason.
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- Museums
- Culture & History
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible