Title:
Don't miss 225th anniversary marking Groton's long-ago day of infamy
Author:
Carol W. Kimball
Subjects:
Labor Day re-enactment Battle of Groton Heights
Fort Griswold
Revolutionary War battleground
Fort Griswold
Revolutionary War battleground
Object ID:
Kim10-096
Object Name:
Scrapbook
Category:
8: Communication Artifact
Subcategory:
Documentary Artifact
Publisher:
The Day
Publication Place:
New London, CT
Pubication Date:
08/28/2006
Collection:
Carol W. Kimball
Summary:
The 225th Anniversary of the Sept. 6, 1781 Battle of Groton Heights and the Burning of New London. Fort Griswold, the battle scene, is the only Revolutionary War battleground still preserved within the state of Connecticut. Also well remembered is the traitor Benedict Arnold, a resident of Norwich, and his part in this battle. The Lebanon Militia is in charge of coordinating uniformed re-enactors, carrying on the tradition of that town which sent 72 men to answer the Lexington alarm in April 1775. One can see the spot where the battle took place, where Colonel Ledyard fell and be part of the wreath laying that pays tribute to the brave men and boys who participated in the battle.
People:
Arnold, Benedict
Alcock, Michael
Ledyard (Colonel)
Tucchio, Ed
Alcock, Michael
Ledyard (Colonel)
Tucchio, Ed
Search Terms:
Battle of British and Americans
225th re-enactment poster
Battle of Groton Heights
Fort Griswold
Thames River
burning of New London
Revolutionary war
225th re-enactment poster
Battle of Groton Heights
Fort Griswold
Thames River
burning of New London
Revolutionary war