Revolutionary War Sites in CTtag:www.connecticutsar.org,2009-06-25:/sites//22009-09-11T16:08:07ZClick on any of the markers on the map to identify the historic site they represent or click on the lists below the map.Movable Type Pro 4.261Founding of Norwalk Monumenttag:www.connecticutsar.org,2009:/sites//2.1532009-09-11T16:03:14Z2009-09-11T16:08:07ZThe monument marks the location where Norwalk was founded A.D. 1849. The town's earliest homes were planted in the near vicinity of the stone monument. The First Meeting House is directly opposite of the monument.It was erected by the Norwalk...http://www.connecticutsar.org/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=2&id=1 It was erected by the Norwalk chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1895.
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Battle of the Rocks Monumenttag:www.connecticutsar.org,2009:/sites//2.1522009-09-11T15:42:10Z2009-09-11T16:02:27Zhttp://www.connecticutsar.org/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=2&id=1 The monument was erected by the DAR of norwalk in 1894.
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Statue of David Woostertag:www.connecticutsar.org,2009:/sites//2.1512009-09-10T19:06:11Z2009-09-17T13:57:24ZDescription: Born in Stratford, Connecticut, David Wooster graduated from the Yale University in 1738. In 1741, he became a lieutenant of the militia and commanded the armed sloop "Defense". He served in the Louisburg expedition, a siege to capture the...http://www.connecticutsar.org/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=2&id=1
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Born in Stratford, Connecticut, David Wooster graduated from the Yale University in 1738. In 1741, he became a lieutenant of the militia and commanded the armed sloop "Defense". He served in the Louisburg expedition, a siege to capture the French fort at the mouth of the St. Lawrence River and went to France with prisoners for exchange in 1745. Wooster vecame a colonel of a Connecticut regiment and was active in most of the campaigns of the French and Indian War, taking part in the attack on Ticonderoga in 1758. He became the Collector of Customs in New Haven in 1763. At the age of sixty-five, he was appointed major general of six Connecticut regiments which were raised on the first call for troops in April-May 1775. Wooster took part in operations along lakes George and Champlain and in the invasion of Canada by the Americans. He participated in the siege and capture of St. Johns, later commanding at Monteral when General Montgomery made his unsusccessful attempt to capture Quebec. With the death of Montgomery, Wooster assumed command in Canada, remaining at his post for less than one month. Late in 1776, he was appointed a major general in the Connecticut militia. During the winter of 1776-77, he commanded a division on the borders of Connecticut. On April 27, 1777 he was mortally wounded while opposing the Danbury Raid by the British and died on May 2.
A statue in his memory was made in 1917 at the State capital.
Address:
210 Capitol Ave Hartford, CT 06106
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Statue of David Humphreystag:www.connecticutsar.org,2009:/sites//2.1502009-09-09T20:25:08Z2009-09-17T13:59:17ZDescription:Humphreys was from Derby, Connecticut. He was known as a diplomat, soldier, and poet. He enlisted the first colored troops in the service of the United States, the Second Company of the Fourth Regiment, formed in 1781. A close friend...http://www.connecticutsar.org/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=2&id=1
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Humphreys was from Derby, Connecticut. He was known as a diplomat, soldier, and poet. He enlisted the first colored troops in the service of the United States, the Second Company of the Fourth Regiment, formed in 1781. A close friend of George Washington, Humphreys served as his aide and secretary during the Revolutionary War. Later in his career, Humphreys was named Minister to Portugal and Ambassador to Spain. He was the author of the lyrics to the song "Hartford Wits". David Humphreys founded the first planned factory village in America. His village, Humphreysville, was located on the Naugatuck River at a place which today is within the limits of Seymour, Connecticut.
The marble monument is located in the Connecticut State Capital Sanctuary.
The monument, at the summit of Grumman's Hill, marks the location where Maj. Gen. William Tryon witnessed the burning of Norwalk by the British troops under his command during the engagement of July 11, & 12, 1779.
The monument was erected by the Norwalk Chapter D.A.R. in 1904.
Address: East Avenue Norwalk, CT ]]>
Fitch's Pointtag:www.connecticutsar.org,2009:/sites//2.1452009-08-17T18:47:52Z2009-08-17T18:55:13ZDescription: The monument marks the landing of the British troops under the command of Generals Tryon and Garth, Saturday evening, July 10th, 1779, preparatory to the Burning of Norwalk, July 11th, 1779.The site was marked by the Norwalk Chapter, D.A.R....http://www.connecticutsar.org/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=2&id=1
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The monument marks the landing of the British troops under the command of Generals Tryon and Garth, Saturday evening, July 10th, 1779, preparatory to the Burning of Norwalk, July 11th, 1779.
The site was marked by the Norwalk Chapter, D.A.R. 1899.
Address:
6 Seaside Place ]]>
Flax Hill Monumenttag:www.connecticutsar.org,2009:/sites//2.1442009-08-17T18:41:38Z2009-08-17T18:55:56ZDescription:The Flax Hill Monument marks the site of a battle between the Americans and the British July 12, 1779.A cannonball was found on the battlefield a hundred years after by the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1896.Address:7 Hillside PlaceNorwalk,...http://www.connecticutsar.org/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=2&id=1
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The Flax Hill Monument marks the site of a battle between the Americans and the British July 12, 1779.
A cannonball was found on the battlefield a hundred years after by the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1896.
Address:
7 Hillside Place Norwalk, CT ]]>
Old Burying Ground at Norwich Towntag:www.connecticutsar.org,2009:/sites//2.1432009-08-17T18:25:24Z2009-08-17T18:39:12Zhttp://www.connecticutsar.org/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=2&id=1
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Old Norwichtown Burying Ground reveals Norwich's rich Colonial history. Gravestones bear the familiar names of many of Norwich's earliest residents. It was established on January 4th, 1700, to satisfy the needs of a rapidly growing community.
Address:
69 Main Street Norwich, CT 06360
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Nathan Hale Schoolhouse In East Haddamtag:www.connecticutsar.org,2009:/sites//2.1392009-07-14T13:45:42Z2009-07-14T13:58:20Z Description: The restored red schoolhouse, located since 1900 atop the hill in back of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, is over 200 years old and served as a school from 1750 to 1799. During these years it was located on...http://www.connecticutsar.org/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=2&id=1
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The
restored red schoolhouse, located since 1900 atop the hill in back of
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, is over 200 years old and served as a
school from 1750 to 1799. During these years it was located on the
green at the junction of Main Street and Norwich Road in East Haddam.
In 1800 it was moved north on Main Street and located just in front of
the present Nursery School building, where it remained until 1899 as a
private residence for Captain Elijah Attwood and his descendants. On
April 26, 1899 Judge Julius Attwood presented the schoolhouse to
Colonel Richard Henry Greene of New York, in trust, to be turned over
to the Connecticut Sons of the Revolution. On July 26, 1974 the
Connecticut Sons of the Revolution deeded the 8 acres and the building
to the Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution who
maintain it to this day. It has been authentically furnished by the
Daughters of the American Revolution, with desks, tools and tables
popular during the mid-seventeen hundreds.
Although there are only meager records of any correspondence by the
18-year old Yale graduate during his brief five month stay in East
Haddam as a schoolmaster. Records indicate Nathan Hale was pleased with
his position. Although, by today's standards, School conditions must
have been difficult for teacher as well as student - 33 pupils, aged 6
through 18, all attending the one-room schoolhouse from seven in the
morning until nine in the evening, with only one free hour at lunchtime.
School was coeducational and Hale was very popular with boys and girls.
"He was a happy and faithful teacher, everybody loved him. He was
sprightly, kind, intelligent and so handsome." He was especially
skilled in sports, and his prowess at broad jump, high jump, and
kicking a football brought him legendary fame at Yale.
Hale complained in a letter to a former college classmate of the
"remote life in the wilderness called Moodus", and he left East Haddam
just before spring to take over the Union Grammar School in the "big
city" of New London. Had it not been for the growing war clouds and
eventual struggle the schoolhouse on the green at Chapman's Ferry would
have been forgotten, as Hale departed with little or no fanfare that
winter of 1773. However, the five-month stay and Hale's eventual
martyrdom have reserved the building, the story of his unique life, and
the inspiration, which he passed on to the people of this nation.
"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."
Nathan Hale's immortal last words on being hanged as a spy by the British in New York on September 22, 1776.
Address:
29 Main St
Route 149
East Haddam, CT 06423
Hours:
Memorial Day - Columbus Day
Noon - 4 PM
Contact Phone:
860.873.3399
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Nathan Hale Schoolhouse In New Londontag:www.connecticutsar.org,2009:/sites//2.1382009-07-14T13:36:03Z2009-07-14T13:38:36ZDescription: Our state hero, Nathan Hale, taught in this school after leaving the quiet of Moodus in 1774 and stayed until 1775, when the Revolutionary War started. The site is now maintained by the Connecticut Sons of the American Revolution....http://www.connecticutsar.org/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=2&id=1
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Our
state hero, Nathan Hale, taught in this school after leaving the quiet
of Moodus in 1774 and stayed until 1775, when the Revolutionary War
started.
The site is now maintained by the Connecticut Sons of the American Revolution.
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William Williams housetag:www.connecticutsar.org,2009:/sites//2.1052009-07-01T14:46:13Z2009-07-09T17:08:09ZDescription: On the corner of the road leading from Lebanon to Windham is the house once occupied by the William Williams, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. It has been slightly modified, but its general appearance is...http://www.connecticutsar.org/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=2&id=1
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On the corner of the road leading from Lebanon to Windham is the house once occupied by the William Williams, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
It has been slightly modified, but its general appearance is the same as it was during the revolution.
Located at the intersection of CT routes 207 and 87 in Lebanon.
Hours:
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Glebe House Museumtag:www.connecticutsar.org,2009:/sites//2.1032009-06-30T18:25:00Z2009-08-12T13:26:18ZDescription: Set in the picturesque Litchfield Hills in historic Woodbury's village center, the Glebe House Museum offers the visitor a glimpse of Revolutionary War era Connecticut. The simple but elegant 18th century farmhouse is furnished as the home of the...http://www.connecticutsar.org/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=2&id=1Description:
Set
in the picturesque Litchfield Hills in historic Woodbury's village
center, the Glebe House Museum offers the visitor a glimpse of
Revolutionary War era Connecticut. The simple but elegant 18th century
farmhouse is furnished as the home of the Reverend John Marshall, his
wife Sarah, and their nine children who lived in the "glebe" during the
turmoil of the American war for Independence.
Today, the Glebe House Museum and Jekyll Garden is a non-profit
educational institution that seeks to make itself available to everyone
as a unique historical, religious, and cultural landmark by preserving
its heritage and providing programs and opportunities for education,
research, and reflection.
Address:
49 Hollow Rd
Woodbury, CT 06798
Contact phone:
203.263.2855
Hours: April - October
Wed/thur/fri/sat/sun: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
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Webb-Deane-Stevens Museumtag:www.connecticutsar.org,2009:/sites//2.1022009-06-30T18:14:01Z2009-07-09T17:21:36ZDescription: Located in the center of Connecticut's largest historic district, the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum provides the quintessential New England experience. Old Wethersfield is a quiet town just south of Hartford that is known for its shade covered streets and lanes lined...http://www.connecticutsar.org/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=2&id=1
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Located
in the center of Connecticut's largest historic district, the
Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum provides the quintessential New England
experience.
Old Wethersfield is a quiet town just south of Hartford that is known
for its shade covered streets and lanes lined by over 300 historic
houses -- 50 built before the American Revolution.
The Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum, owned and managed by the National
Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Connecticut,
operates four remarkable 18th century houses, three of which are
National Historic Landmarks.
Hours:
May 1 - October 31 Sat/Mon/Wed/Thur/Fri, 10:00am - 4:00pm Sundays, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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The Old County Jail and Museumtag:www.connecticutsar.org,2009:/sites//2.1012009-06-30T18:05:49Z2009-07-09T17:25:37ZDescription: The Old Jail and Museum is an 1856 jail, operated until 1968, and attached 1893 Jailer's home filled with hundreds of fascinating artifacts from Tolland homes, farms and industries.Address: Tolland Green Tolland, CT 06084Hours: Mid May - Mid October...http://www.connecticutsar.org/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=2&id=1Description:
The
Old Jail and Museum is an 1856 jail, operated until 1968, and attached
1893 Jailer's home filled with hundreds of fascinating artifacts from
Tolland homes, farms and industries.
Address:
Tolland Green
Tolland, CT 06084
Hours:
Mid May - Mid October
Sun 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Contact Phone:
860.872.7716
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Benton Homesteadtag:www.connecticutsar.org,2009:/sites//2.1002009-06-30T17:31:01Z2009-07-09T17:31:45ZDescription: The 1720 Daniel Benton Homestead, the oldest house remaining in Tolland, was the home of Daniel Benton and his descendants from 1720 to 1932. Although minor changes were made to the house, it remains in many ways much the...http://www.connecticutsar.org/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=2&id=1Description:
The
1720 Daniel Benton Homestead, the oldest house remaining in Tolland,
was the home of Daniel Benton and his descendants from 1720 to 1932.
Although minor changes were made to the house, it remains in many ways
much the same as it must have been in Daniel Benton's time. A full cape
with an ell, it is painted in the original colors.
