WOODBURY — Experience the tactical and political maneuvers that led up to the Battle of Red Bank in 1777 at the Woodbury Public Library.

In two lectures, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, Jennifer Janofsky, Ph.D., will talk about the time before and during the battle, including tales of the regiments and soldiers in the field.

New research and archaeological finds at the Whitall House and Red Bank Battlefield in National Park will be revealed, including information about the participation of African-American troops.

This program is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.

For more information, call 856-845-2611 or visit www.woodburylibrary.org.