{"id":213,"date":"2026-04-20T17:24:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T17:24:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/250-Anniversary\/?page_id=213"},"modified":"2026-04-22T17:58:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T17:58:23","slug":"new-jerseys-revolutionary-rivalry-the-untold-story-of-colonel-tye-and-captain-huddy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/250-Anniversary\/new-jerseys-revolutionary-rivalry-the-untold-story-of-colonel-tye-and-captain-huddy\/","title":{"rendered":"New Jersey&#8217;s Revolutionary Rivalry: The Untold Story of Colonel Tye and Captain Huddy"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Added by Post\/Page Specific Custom Code plugin, thank you for using! -->\n<style>.entry-title {\r\n   display: none;\r\n}\r\n.entry-header.has-text-align-center.header-footer-group {\r\n    display: none;\r\n}<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide tw-mt-7 has-subtle-background-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide tw-mb-3 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"--col-width:50%;flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1414\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/250-Anniversary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/04\/IMG_8931.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/250-Anniversary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/04\/IMG_8931.jpeg 1414w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/250-Anniversary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/04\/IMG_8931-212x300.jpeg 212w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/250-Anniversary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/04\/IMG_8931-724x1024.jpeg 724w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/250-Anniversary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/04\/IMG_8931-768x1086.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/250-Anniversary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/04\/IMG_8931-1086x1536.jpeg 1086w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/250-Anniversary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/04\/IMG_8931-1200x1697.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1414px) 100vw, 1414px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"--col-width:50%;flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Jersey&#8217;s Revolutionary Rivalry: The Untold Story of Colonel Tye and Captain Huddy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/261094878301056\" style=\"background-color:#a42020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to Register<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wednesday, May 13th at Noon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elizabeth Public Library Main Branch at 11 South Broad Street<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Union County Board of County Commissioners, through the Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, invites residents to attend a special historical lecture, \u201cNew Jersey\u2019s Revolutionary Rivalry: The Untold Story of Colonel Tye and Captain Huddy,\u201d presented by author Rick Geffken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event will take place on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at the Elizabeth Public Library, 11 S. Broad Street, Elizabeth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This program is part of Union County\u2019s ongoing efforts to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, highlighting lesser-known stories that shaped both local and national history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cUnion County is proud to support programs that bring history to life for our residents,\u201d said Union County Commissioner Chairman Joseph Bodek. \u201cAs we approach the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, it\u2019s important that we continue to share stories like this one\u2014stories that challenge perspectives, deepen understanding, and connect our communities to the past in meaningful ways.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Author Rick Geffken will explore the intense and complex rivalry between Colonel Tye, a formerly enslaved man who became a Loyalist leader, and Captain Joshua Huddy, a prominent figure in the Monmouth County militia. Their conflict reflects the deeply divided loyalties and personal stakes that defined the Revolutionary War in New Jersey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the Battle of Monmouth in 1778, warfare in the region shifted to smaller, localized conflicts between militias and Loyalist groups. The escalating tensions between Tye and Huddy ultimately contributed to a series of events that drew international attention and impacted diplomatic negotiations during the war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis lecture offers a powerful opportunity to explore a more nuanced and inclusive history of the Revolutionary War,\u201d said Commissioner Vice-Chair Rebecca L. Williams, liaison to the Cultural and Heritage Advisory Board. \u201cBy highlighting figures like Colonel Tye, we are able to tell a broader story\u2014one that reflects the diverse experiences and complexities of our nation\u2019s founding.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to register in advance. 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