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French General Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, Comte de Rochambeau, and thousands of French ground and naval forces arrived in Newport in July of 1780 to assist the Americans in the War for Independence. After wintering in Newport, Rochambeau's …
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British General Tryon's Raid on Danbury occurred on April 26, 1777. The beginning of the 1777 campaign was the first British invasion and the only pitched battle in Connecticut. Following the burning of Danbury the British troops marched through R…
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Built as a farmhouse in 1713 on Lot#2 by David Hoyt, it was sold to his grandson Timothy Keeler, who converted it into an inn/tavern in 1772. The Keeler Tavern, which also served as a post office, was inherited by Anna Keeler, Timothy's daughter, …
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The Keeler Tavern served as headquarters for the Patriots during the Battle of Ridgefield, April 27, 1777. It is now owned by the Keeler Tavern Preservation Society and maintained as an historical building.
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This town was founded in 1708 by a group of families from Norwalk who purchased twenty thousand acres from the Ramapoo Indians for one hundred pounds sterling. They were aided by John Copp, a surveyor, who explored the land now lying between High …
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The chief engagement of Connecticut's only inland battle during the War for Independence was fought approximately 100 yards from this site. Several hundred hastily-mustered militia joined a handful of Continental troops under Generals Benedict Arn…
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On this spot fellGen. David WoosterMortally WoundedApril 27,1777, at theBattle of Ridgefield
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In defense of American Independenceat the Battle of RidgefieldApril 27, 1777diedEight Patriotswho were laid in this groundcompanioned bySixteen British SoldiersLiving, their enemies, Dying their guests,in honor of service and sacrificethis Memoria…
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The Third and ChiefEngagement Occurredon This Ridge