William Eustis is little known today, but in his day, he knew everyone, and everyone knew him. His adventures as a young apprentice to Dr. Joseph Warren in the 1770s brought him into the genteel drawing rooms of Boston society and then to the bloody siege lines at Bunker Hill in 1775. Swept up in the War, Eustis soon found himself treating the wounded and sick in New York under General George Washington. He was in the room when Benedict Arnold's treachery was revealed. But for his own ardent patriotism, Eustis might have had a bit of sympathy for Arnold. Underpaid and sometimes unpaid at all for years at a time, he weathered professional and personal attacks and thankless assignments but never lost his desire to serve. Late in life, settled comfortably into Roxbury, he reached the height of political power in Massachusetts, becoming governor in 1823. Tamsen George's biography of Eustis sheds new light on the social and political trials of a man, a young nation, and on the rewards of deep and loyal friendships. Copies of Allegiance: The Life and Times of William Eustis will be on sale at the event. Call us at 617-442-2275 or email director@shirleyeustishouse.org if you have questions.

This event is free but registration is recommended because seating is limited.

Weather permitting, this event will be held in the Carriage House at 17 Rockford Street. Parking is available on Shirley, Clifton and Dudley Streets, and in the parking lot at the entrance to Rockford Street.