Revolutionary War - Connecticut History | a CTHumanities Project
21 Jan 2025 at 4:21am
Revolutionary War (1775-1783) As one of the thirteen colonies, Connecticut and its people played instrumental roles during the American Revolution. Connecticut provided food, cannon, and other supplies to the Continental army. For these contributions, Connecticut earned its nickname, ?The Provision State.? Connecticut?s Governor, Jonathan Trumbull, was the only colonial governor to ...
David Bushnell and his Revolutionary Submarine
20 Jan 2025 at 7:07am
The Continental forces used one type in New London Harbor and another on the Delaware River; both were successful. When the war ended?and with brother Ezra having died in 1786?David Bushnell left Connecticut and went to Warrenton, Georgia, with Yale classmate Abraham Baldwin.
Connecticut?s Loyal Subjects: Toryism and the American Revolution
15 Jan 2025 at 3:03am
By the close of the war, a large proportion of the state?s Tories took the oath (recanting their earlier political allegiances to the crown) and settled back in to their respective communities.
Lemuel Haynes: America?s First Black Ordained Minister
6 Jan 2025 at 1:40am
Lemuel Haynes was a father, husband, pastor, and patriot?he is widely considered to be the first Black man in America to be ordained by a Protestant church.
Ethan Allen Born ? Today in History: January 10
20 Jan 2025 at 1:05pm
On January 10, 1738, future hero of the Revolutionary War Ethan Allen was believed to have been born in the frontier village of Litchfield, Connecticut.
Israel Putnam (1718-1790) - Connecticut History
14 Jan 2025 at 6:17am
Israel Putnam - Articles, resources, and primary documents related to Israel Putnam, a patriot and Revolutionary War veteran most famous today for his bravery during the Battle of Bunker Hill.
Benedict Arnold Turns and Burns New London - Connecticut History
6 Jan 2025 at 2:30am
By Edward Baker for Connecticut Explored September 6, 1781 was a brutal and terrifying day for Connecticut citizens living on both sides of New London harbor, along the Thames River. On that day 1,700 British, Hessian, and Loyalist troops, under the command of General Benedict Arnold, achieved the last British victory of the Revolutionary War, committing acts of urban terrorism and slaughter ...
Nathan Hale (1755-1776) - Connecticut History
13 Jan 2025 at 8:13am
Nathan Hale - Articles, resources, and primary documents related to Nathan Hale, Connecticut's State Hero, a patriot and spy during the Revolutionary War.
Thomas Knowlton: A Small Town?s National Hero
18 Jan 2025 at 5:22am
Thomas Knowlton is arguably Ashford?s most widely recognized war hero. His service during the Seven Years? War and the American Revolution are memorialized in a statue on the grounds of the State Capitol and in the dedication of Knowlton Memorial Hall in Ashford.
Caleb Brewster and the Culper Spy Ring - Connecticut History
11 Jan 2025 at 12:01am
Caleb Brewster used his knowledge of Long Island Sound to serve as a member of the Culper Spy Ring during the Revolutionary War.
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21 Jan 2025 at 4:21am
Revolutionary War (1775-1783) As one of the thirteen colonies, Connecticut and its people played instrumental roles during the American Revolution. Connecticut provided food, cannon, and other supplies to the Continental army. For these contributions, Connecticut earned its nickname, ?The Provision State.? Connecticut?s Governor, Jonathan Trumbull, was the only colonial governor to ...
David Bushnell and his Revolutionary Submarine
20 Jan 2025 at 7:07am
The Continental forces used one type in New London Harbor and another on the Delaware River; both were successful. When the war ended?and with brother Ezra having died in 1786?David Bushnell left Connecticut and went to Warrenton, Georgia, with Yale classmate Abraham Baldwin.
Connecticut?s Loyal Subjects: Toryism and the American Revolution
15 Jan 2025 at 3:03am
By the close of the war, a large proportion of the state?s Tories took the oath (recanting their earlier political allegiances to the crown) and settled back in to their respective communities.
Lemuel Haynes: America?s First Black Ordained Minister
6 Jan 2025 at 1:40am
Lemuel Haynes was a father, husband, pastor, and patriot?he is widely considered to be the first Black man in America to be ordained by a Protestant church.
Ethan Allen Born ? Today in History: January 10
20 Jan 2025 at 1:05pm
On January 10, 1738, future hero of the Revolutionary War Ethan Allen was believed to have been born in the frontier village of Litchfield, Connecticut.
Israel Putnam (1718-1790) - Connecticut History
14 Jan 2025 at 6:17am
Israel Putnam - Articles, resources, and primary documents related to Israel Putnam, a patriot and Revolutionary War veteran most famous today for his bravery during the Battle of Bunker Hill.
Benedict Arnold Turns and Burns New London - Connecticut History
6 Jan 2025 at 2:30am
By Edward Baker for Connecticut Explored September 6, 1781 was a brutal and terrifying day for Connecticut citizens living on both sides of New London harbor, along the Thames River. On that day 1,700 British, Hessian, and Loyalist troops, under the command of General Benedict Arnold, achieved the last British victory of the Revolutionary War, committing acts of urban terrorism and slaughter ...
Nathan Hale (1755-1776) - Connecticut History
13 Jan 2025 at 8:13am
Nathan Hale - Articles, resources, and primary documents related to Nathan Hale, Connecticut's State Hero, a patriot and spy during the Revolutionary War.
Thomas Knowlton: A Small Town?s National Hero
18 Jan 2025 at 5:22am
Thomas Knowlton is arguably Ashford?s most widely recognized war hero. His service during the Seven Years? War and the American Revolution are memorialized in a statue on the grounds of the State Capitol and in the dedication of Knowlton Memorial Hall in Ashford.
Caleb Brewster and the Culper Spy Ring - Connecticut History
11 Jan 2025 at 12:01am
Caleb Brewster used his knowledge of Long Island Sound to serve as a member of the Culper Spy Ring during the Revolutionary War.
WHAT IS THIS? This is an unscreened compilation of results from several search engines. The sites listed are not necessarily recommended by Surfnetkids.com.
