Street Names and the Revolutionary War, a Soup and Stroll in Esperance

Written By The Mountain Eagle on 9/14/25 | 9/14/25

ESPERANCE – Let’s meet at the Esperance Museum at 123 Church Street, Oct. 11, at 1 PM for our annual Soup & Stroll Historic Walking Tour. We will walk from there to view the streets of Esperance, NY and their ties to Revolutionary War Veterans and the Veterans' stories, including Maj. Gen. Steuben, the drill master of the Revolution and his two aids North & Walker who were lifelong friends. Also, a traditional Militia soldier and a soldier captured by the British & Indians. We will be accompanied by a soldier in period uniform and will finish our day sampling homemade soup at the Methodist Church Education Building Tiffany Community Room on Main Street.

This is a free event although donations are appreciated to benefit the museum.” In addition, Registration is required for free tickets. Here is the link: https://SoupnStroll2025.eventbrite.com.

Ken Jones

Pres. Esperance Historical Society & Museum