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March 13, 2026
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Rye Library Event Sheds Light on Revolutionary Era Mapmaking and Local Divides: A recent presentation at the Rye library highlighted the intricate social and geographic landscape of Rye in 1779, as depicted in a map created by Robert Erskine, the geographer who served under General Washington. The map displayed various family homesteads, illustrating the divided loyalties among local residents during the Revolutionary War. Erskine, a Scottish-born engineer and Fellow of the Royal Society, played a crucial role in mapping Westchester County for the Continental Army. His contributions provided strategic insights during a pivotal period in American history. (Source: Rye Record on Mar 13)