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Bookmark or Share- Oliver Cromwell Launched – Today in History: June 13The ship was one of the largest full-rigged ships built for the state after the establishment of Connecticut’s navy. The Navy was formed after the start of the American Revolutionary War in July of 1775 when the Connecticut General Assembly authorized Governor Jonathan Trumbull and
- Revolutionary War - Connecticut History | a CTHumanities ProjectRevolutionary 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 LondonOn 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 ...
- Map – Rochambeau’s Camp at Farmington - Connecticut HistoryThe volume, one in a series, once belonged to Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, the commander of the French army in America during the Revolutionary War. France formalized its aid to the colonies following the treaties of 1778, sending military and naval forces to assist the insurgents against Great Britain.
- David Humphreys, Soldier, Statesman, and Agricultural InnovatorDuring 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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