Revolution and the New Nation 1754-1820s - Connecticut History
24 Jun 2025 at 7:38am
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
Israel Putnam (1718-1790) - Connecticut History
22 Jun 2025 at 11:08am
Israel Putnam, a patriot and Revolutionary War veteran, is most famous today for his bravery during the Battle of Bunker Hill. Originally from Massachusetts, a 22-year-old Putnam moved to what is now Pomfret in 1740.
Revolutionary War - Connecticut History | a CTHumanities Project
23 Jun 2025 at 8:40pm
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 ...
?Legalized Piracy?: Connecticut?s Revolutionary War Privateers
20 Jun 2025 at 7:39pm
The division of the prize was a topic of debate throughout the Revolutionary period. Both the Continental Navy and the Connecticut State Navy allowed crews to keep a share of captured vessels. The original division was set by the Continental Congress?for merchant vessels, two-thirds of the value went to Congress or the state, and one-third to ...
Benedict Arnold Turns and Burns New London - Connecticut History
20 Jun 2025 at 6:24am
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 that would define those communities for years to come. ?Arnold?s Raid on New London,? as it was later called, had more to do ...
Connecticut?s Loyal Subjects: Toryism and the American Revolution
17 Jun 2025 at 9:48am
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.
Ridgefield?s Keeler Tavern - Connecticut History
24 Jun 2025 at 6:48am
April 27, 2024 ? Revolution and the New Nation 1754-1820s, Benedict Arnold, Historic Preservation, Revolutionary War, War and Defense, Ridgefield Keeler's Tavern in Ridgefield, CT, 1914 - Wallace Nutting, Wallace Nutting photographic collection, 1910s-1930s.
Lemuel Haynes: America?s First Black Ordained Minister
23 Jun 2025 at 8:01am
This positive feedback inspired Haynes to begin a career in religion. At the time his indenture expired (in 1774) the American colonies seemed destined for war with Great Britain so Haynes put his theological dreams on hold and eventually became a minuteman in the Massachusetts militia in 1776. During this time, Haynes continued writing sermons.
Black Loyalist Refugees: Toney Escapes During the Burning of Fairfield ...
21 Jun 2025 at 10:48am
But it was the Revolutionary War and Enlightenment ideas which gave the cause of ?freedom? the biggest boost. As Thomas Jefferson wrote in the Declaration of Independence, ?Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness? were ?unalienable rights.?
David Humphreys, Soldier, Statesman, and Agricultural Innovator
21 Jun 2025 at 1:37am
During the Revolutionary War, Humphreys? military talents and patriotism won General George Washington?s friendship and respect. He enlisted in the 2nd Connecticut Regiment of the Continental Army in July of 1776 and participated in the battles at Danbury and Sag Harbor, New York, in 1777.
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24 Jun 2025 at 7:38am
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
Israel Putnam (1718-1790) - Connecticut History
22 Jun 2025 at 11:08am
Israel Putnam, a patriot and Revolutionary War veteran, is most famous today for his bravery during the Battle of Bunker Hill. Originally from Massachusetts, a 22-year-old Putnam moved to what is now Pomfret in 1740.
Revolutionary War - Connecticut History | a CTHumanities Project
23 Jun 2025 at 8:40pm
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 ...
?Legalized Piracy?: Connecticut?s Revolutionary War Privateers
20 Jun 2025 at 7:39pm
The division of the prize was a topic of debate throughout the Revolutionary period. Both the Continental Navy and the Connecticut State Navy allowed crews to keep a share of captured vessels. The original division was set by the Continental Congress?for merchant vessels, two-thirds of the value went to Congress or the state, and one-third to ...
Benedict Arnold Turns and Burns New London - Connecticut History
20 Jun 2025 at 6:24am
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 that would define those communities for years to come. ?Arnold?s Raid on New London,? as it was later called, had more to do ...
Connecticut?s Loyal Subjects: Toryism and the American Revolution
17 Jun 2025 at 9:48am
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.
Ridgefield?s Keeler Tavern - Connecticut History
24 Jun 2025 at 6:48am
April 27, 2024 ? Revolution and the New Nation 1754-1820s, Benedict Arnold, Historic Preservation, Revolutionary War, War and Defense, Ridgefield Keeler's Tavern in Ridgefield, CT, 1914 - Wallace Nutting, Wallace Nutting photographic collection, 1910s-1930s.
Lemuel Haynes: America?s First Black Ordained Minister
23 Jun 2025 at 8:01am
This positive feedback inspired Haynes to begin a career in religion. At the time his indenture expired (in 1774) the American colonies seemed destined for war with Great Britain so Haynes put his theological dreams on hold and eventually became a minuteman in the Massachusetts militia in 1776. During this time, Haynes continued writing sermons.
Black Loyalist Refugees: Toney Escapes During the Burning of Fairfield ...
21 Jun 2025 at 10:48am
But it was the Revolutionary War and Enlightenment ideas which gave the cause of ?freedom? the biggest boost. As Thomas Jefferson wrote in the Declaration of Independence, ?Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness? were ?unalienable rights.?
David Humphreys, Soldier, Statesman, and Agricultural Innovator
21 Jun 2025 at 1:37am
During the Revolutionary War, Humphreys? military talents and patriotism won General George Washington?s friendship and respect. He enlisted in the 2nd Connecticut Regiment of the Continental Army in July of 1776 and participated in the battles at Danbury and Sag Harbor, New York, in 1777.
WHAT IS THIS? This is an unscreened compilation of results from several search engines. The sites listed are not necessarily recommended by Surfnetkids.com.
