First Wednesday Luncheon- March 4, 2026- Catherine "Caty" Greene: Eyewitness to the American Revolution

Westfield Historical Society’s

March 4, 2026 First Wednesday Luncheon:

Catherine "Caty" Greene: Eyewitness to the American Revolution

For the Westfield Historical Society’s First Wednesday Luncheon series in February guests are welcome to a luncheon at Ferraro’s of Westfield on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, beginning with check-in at 11:45am (usually ends @2:15).  

Catherine "Caty" Greene: Eyewitness to the American Revolution

For the Westfield Historical Society’s First Wednesday Luncheon series in March guests are welcome to a luncheon at Ferraro’s of Westfield on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, beginning with check-in at 11:45am (usually ends @2:15).  

Carol Simon Levin portrays Catherine "Caty" Green, the indomitable wife of Nathanael Greene, one of George Washingtons most valued officers.   Known as a witty raconteur, she enlivened the spirits of officers and troops alike as the war raged from New Jersey to South Carolina, famously dancing for 3 hours straight with George Washington.  Her pluck and spirit carries her through victories and tragedies not only during war but throughout a remarkable like of resilience and reinvention.

Carol Simon Levin is a professional storyteller, historical impersonator & NJ Council for the Humanities Scholar specializing in “Fascinating Women History Forgot.” She is the author of the book Remembering the Ladies: From Patriots in Petticoats to Presidential Candidates and the Garden State Legacy article Reclaiming OurVoice: NJ’s Role in the Fight for Woman Suffrage.