THE CONNECTICUT SOCIETY OF THE
SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Founded April 2, 1889, our purpose is to keep alive the memory of
men and women who fought or gave service for Independence in the American Revolutionary War.

September 2009 Archives



A Month of Revolutionary War Events - October 12-November 16

September 28, 2009 11:00 AM

The General Israel Putnam Branch No.4 of the SAR, in conjunction with Wood Memorial Library and Museum in South Windsor, is offering a series of Revolutionary War events during the six weeks, beginning October 12 through November 16. The focus...

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Connecticut At War - November 13-14, 2009

September 24, 2009 11:33 AM

Connecticut At WarNovember 13-14, 2009 Connecticut State LibraryGovernor William A. O'Neill State ArmoryManchester Community CollegePresented by the Association for the Study of Connecticut History, the Connecticut Militia Heritage Committee, Connecticut State Library, Manchester Community College, and with financial support from...

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Connecticut Line CTSSAR - REPORT - 2009 GRAND ENCAMPMENT

September 15, 2009 9:14 AM

Dear Compatriot Members of the Connecticut Line CTSSAR,I would like to thank the 18 CTSSAR compatriots and 3 camp-followers who came out and participated in the 2009 GRAND ENCAMPMENT of the Connecticut Line CTSSAR. THREE HUZZAHS to the Hale, Putnam,...

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TheDay.com - Battle of Groton Heights Remembered

September 8, 2009 12:46 PM

Russell Wirtalla, of Somers, a member of the Connecticut Sons of the American Revolution, fires his long rifle Sunday during the musket salute portion of a commemoration ceremony and memorial wreath-laying in remembrance of the Battle of Groton Heights at...

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Connecticut Line CTSSAR - REPORT - Westbrook, CT Grave Marking Ceremony

September 8, 2009 12:44 PM

I want to thank all Connecticut Line members that helped with this grave marking.We had Webb's 7th, the 9th and one at large.It was a great success as you can read for yourself from the letter we got from Compatriot...

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Connecticut Line CTSSAR - REPORT - Battle of Groton Heights Commemoration

September 8, 2009 12:41 PM

Dear Compatriot Members of the Connecticut Line CTSSAR,The Connecticut Line had a GREAT day at Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park today. 12 members participated in the ceremonies commemorating the 228th Anniversary of the Battle of Groton Heights and the Burning...

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