In remembering Francis Lewis, we do more than honor one remarkable life. We rediscover how the history of a nation lives on in the history of a community, and we’re reminded that the story of America is also the story of the places we pass every day.

Join BHS Archival Intern Ashlee Joly as she explores the hidden stories of Bayside and Long Island, uncovering the courage, sacrifices, and everyday lives of those who shaped U.S. history in the lead-up to the nation's 250th anniversary.