Episode 1951
Full Bio: The Schuyler Sisters and Revolutionary New York
January 28, 202627m 20s
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Show Notes
The new book Pride and Pleasure: The Schuyler Sisters in an Age of Revolution tells the story of Angelica, Eliza, and Peggy Schuyler, sisters in a prominent New York family in Revolutionary America (and of course the stars of "Hamilton"). Author Amanda Vaill discusses the book as part of our ongoing biography series 'Full Bio.' In today's installment, hear how the Schuyler family made their fortune in colonial New York, and about Margarita "Peggy" Schuyler.
Topics
biographyeducationlifenew_york_historylocal_wnycwomen_historycolonial_historyfounding_erahistoryamerican_revolutiongna_localstorytellingculturewnyc_app_localbooks