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'The Fries Rebellion' Docudrama Film Will Bring Lehigh Valley History to Life | WDIY Local News

WDIY | By Mike Flynn

Published November 3, 2023 at 10:39 AM EDT

The Lower Macungie Township Historical Society is undertaking an ambitious project ahead of the America250 celebration which will be held nationwide in 2026. The Fries Rebellion Movie is a docudrama featuring historical events from the Fries Rebellion which took place in the Lehigh Valley and beyond between 1799 and 1800. WDIY’s Mike Flynn has more.

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