Soldiers & Sailors is a historical narrative that offers a local perspective on the American Revolution, featuring images by South Dennis artist Howard Bonington and others. Researched and written by Diane Rochelle of the Dennis Historical Commission, the book includes an appendix of brief biographies of East Precinct Patriots buried in Dennis cemeteries, accompanied by summaries of their service and a comprehensive bibliography of resources. It is published through Amazon KDP Publishing and funded by the Dennis Historical Society.
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Diane Rochelle, a native of Poughkeepsie, New York, is now retired to Dennis, Massachusetts. Diane is a happily married, proud mother of three and an even prouder grandmother to six grandchildren. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Vermont, which led to a life of community and municipal service. She enjoys nature, the arts, a good round of golf, and volunteering at the Josiah Dennis Manse. Diane also keeps busy being the chair of the Dennis Historical Commission and the Dennis Cemetery Advisory Committee, as well as membership in other service organizations. “Helping to honor, respect, and preserve our past is the service I love best… I did not choose history; it chose me.”
This event is presented in conjunction with “Old Yarmouth: Life During the American Revolution,” April 9 – July 19, 2026.
