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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM211P_the-butterfly-garden-at-lighthouse-point-park_New-Haven-CT.html
The butterfly garden was planted to attract butterflies and birds to the park, and to provide these animals with a reliable source of food. Spend some time here when the flowers are in bloom and see who stops by for a visit. Monarch Migration …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM211O_how-can-i-help-the-sound_New-Haven-CT.html
The Effect of Human Actives on Long Island Sound Humans have inhabited the shores of Long Island Sound for thousands of years. Before European settlement, many Native American tribes lived along the Sound. Now more than 20 million people live wi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM211M_so-who-lives-here-anyway_New-Haven-CT.html
The Long Island Sound, including New Haven Harbor, is an estuary — a place where fresh and salt water meet. Estuaries provide many animals with a protected home to lay eggs and serve as a nursery for the young, a place to find food, and a hi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM211L_winged-migration_New-Haven-CT.html
A Birdwatcher's Dream You're standing at one of the best hawk-watching sites in New England. Every autumn birds of prey from Northern New England and Canada migrate south in a broad band across New England. Because theses birds don't like to f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNVY_rowan-county-world-war-i-memorial_Salisbury-NC.html
Erected by the ElizabethMaxwell Steele Chapterof the Daughters of theAmerican Revolutionin memory of theRowan County boyswho fought in theWorld War - 1919
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNVX_beacon-hill_New-Haven-CT.html
On this spot a signal beaconwas established in 1775and about this hillAmerican patriotsbravely resisted a large forceof invading British troopsJuly 5, 1779To honor the deeds of the FathersRising above the location of this sign stands Beacon Hill. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNVW_patriots-of-new-haven-memorial_New-Haven-CT.html
This MemorialCommemoratesThe Determined ResistanceNear This SpotOf The Patriots of New HavenAgainst The British InvasionUnder Maj. Gen. Tryon of New YorkJuly 5, 1779
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNVS_black-rock-fort_New-Haven-CT.html
Black Rock FortHere on July 5, 1779, eighteen men under Lieutenant Daniel Bishop stood in defense of New Haven against a British fleet commanded by Commodore Sir George Collier and land forces commanded by Major General William Tryon. When ammunit…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNVR_society-of-the-cincinnati-memorial_New-Haven-CT.html
Erected ByThe Society of The CincinnatiIn the State of ConnecticutIn Memory OfCaptain Judah Alden · Captain Samuel Allyn · Captain Simeon Allyn · Ensign Daniel Avery · Lieutenant Eienezer Avery · Captain Elijah A…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNVQ_the-oyster-industry-in-new-haven_New-Haven-CT.html
The Oyster Industry in New HavenHistory1638 ? First settlers arrive in New Haven and are introduced to oysters by local Indians. Oysters were so plentiful people could pick them up by hand. The oyster beds stretched from the upper reaches of the Q…
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