Revolution and the New Nation 1754-1820s - Connecticut History
8 Jan 2026 at 4:26am
Revolution and the New Nation (1754?1820s) Connecticut played a vital role in the forging of our new nation politically, socially, economically, and militarily. Through a period characterized by conflict, Connecticut provided arms, food, and other provisions to undersupplied armies, as well as leadership in government. While largely spared from British occupation and major battles during
Revolutionary War - Connecticut History | a CTHumanities Project
10 Jan 2026 at 10:08am
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 ...
Benedict Arnold Turns and Burns New London - Connecticut History
9 Jan 2026 at 2:41pm
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 Hanged in New York ? Today in History: September 22
10 Jan 2026 at 3:05am
On September 22, 1776, the British hanged Revolutionary War soldier Nathan Hale, a school teacher from Coventry, Connecticut, for spying.
The Battle of Groton Heights at Fort Griswold
11 Jan 2026 at 7:00am
The burning of New London and the Battle of Groton Heights was the last significant land battle in the northeast during the Revolutionary War. The fort was rebuilt and later used in defense preparations for at least four other wars. The original garrison is now the Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park.
Connecticut?s Loyal Subjects: Toryism and the American Revolution
10 Jan 2026 at 7:40pm
May 16, 2021 ? Revolution and the New Nation 1754-1820s, Crime and Punishment, Revolutionary War, The State Detail of Benjamin West?s The Reception of the American Loyalists by Great Britain in Year 1783 seen in the background of West's portrait of John Eardley Wilmot - Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection.
David Bushnell and his Revolutionary Submarine
8 Jan 2026 at 9:41am
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. There, he taught at Franklin College and continued to work on delivery systems for underwater mines.
?Legalized Piracy?: Connecticut?s Revolutionary War Privateers
7 Jan 2026 at 9:17pm
By Bryna O?Sullivan In addition to the better-known Army and Navy, American colonists employed privateers as part of the military effort against the British during the American Revolution. Sometimes described as ?legalized piracy,? privateers were privately-owned vessels who had the legal right to attack and capture British ships. In accordance with American law, privateers could ...
Benedict Arnold: America?s Most Famous Traitor
11 Jan 2026 at 4:04pm
By Gregg Mangan Benedict Arnold, despite the extraordinary efforts and sacrifices he made on behalf of American independence, is probably known best for being a traitor. In the middle of the Revolutionary War, he changed sides, abandoning the Americans? fight for independence in return for the military rank and financial reward he received in the British army. Prior to his treason, however ...
Israel Putnam: A Youthful Trailblazer Turned Colonial Militiaman
8 Jan 2026 at 12:16am
Israel Putnam served with distinction in the Seven Years' War and in the Revolutionary War, particularly at the Battle of Bunker Hill.
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8 Jan 2026 at 4:26am
Revolution and the New Nation (1754?1820s) Connecticut played a vital role in the forging of our new nation politically, socially, economically, and militarily. Through a period characterized by conflict, Connecticut provided arms, food, and other provisions to undersupplied armies, as well as leadership in government. While largely spared from British occupation and major battles during
Revolutionary War - Connecticut History | a CTHumanities Project
10 Jan 2026 at 10:08am
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 ...
Benedict Arnold Turns and Burns New London - Connecticut History
9 Jan 2026 at 2:41pm
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 Hanged in New York ? Today in History: September 22
10 Jan 2026 at 3:05am
On September 22, 1776, the British hanged Revolutionary War soldier Nathan Hale, a school teacher from Coventry, Connecticut, for spying.
The Battle of Groton Heights at Fort Griswold
11 Jan 2026 at 7:00am
The burning of New London and the Battle of Groton Heights was the last significant land battle in the northeast during the Revolutionary War. The fort was rebuilt and later used in defense preparations for at least four other wars. The original garrison is now the Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park.
Connecticut?s Loyal Subjects: Toryism and the American Revolution
10 Jan 2026 at 7:40pm
May 16, 2021 ? Revolution and the New Nation 1754-1820s, Crime and Punishment, Revolutionary War, The State Detail of Benjamin West?s The Reception of the American Loyalists by Great Britain in Year 1783 seen in the background of West's portrait of John Eardley Wilmot - Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection.
David Bushnell and his Revolutionary Submarine
8 Jan 2026 at 9:41am
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. There, he taught at Franklin College and continued to work on delivery systems for underwater mines.
?Legalized Piracy?: Connecticut?s Revolutionary War Privateers
7 Jan 2026 at 9:17pm
By Bryna O?Sullivan In addition to the better-known Army and Navy, American colonists employed privateers as part of the military effort against the British during the American Revolution. Sometimes described as ?legalized piracy,? privateers were privately-owned vessels who had the legal right to attack and capture British ships. In accordance with American law, privateers could ...
Benedict Arnold: America?s Most Famous Traitor
11 Jan 2026 at 4:04pm
By Gregg Mangan Benedict Arnold, despite the extraordinary efforts and sacrifices he made on behalf of American independence, is probably known best for being a traitor. In the middle of the Revolutionary War, he changed sides, abandoning the Americans? fight for independence in return for the military rank and financial reward he received in the British army. Prior to his treason, however ...
Israel Putnam: A Youthful Trailblazer Turned Colonial Militiaman
8 Jan 2026 at 12:16am
Israel Putnam served with distinction in the Seven Years' War and in the Revolutionary War, particularly at the Battle of Bunker Hill.
WHAT IS THIS? This is an unscreened compilation of results from several search engines. The sites listed are not necessarily recommended by Surfnetkids.com.
