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american revolution Archives - Connecticut Historical Society

Oct 05

Lunch and Learn: Exploring the Life of Lt. Colonel William Ledyard

By CHS

History remembers that notable day when Lt. Colonel William Ledyard was killed in the Battle of Groton Heights in 1781.  But what about his life prior to that fateful day?

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Oct 05

Lunch and Learn: Exploring the Life of Lt. Colonel William Ledyard

By CHS

History remembers that notable day when Lt. Colonel William Ledyard was killed in the Battle of Groton Heights in 1781.  But what about his life prior to that fateful day?

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May 15

Coffee Hour with CHS: Spies of the American Revolution

By CHS

Grab a snack and settle in front of your favorite device to learn some stories about espionage from the American Revolution in this interactive program. You’ll meet some famous spies and some that are not so well-known.

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May 15

Coffee Hour with CHS: Spies of the American Revolution

By CHS

Grab a snack and settle in front of your favorite device to learn some stories about espionage from the American Revolution in this interactive program. You’ll meet some famous spies and some that are not so well-known.

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Apr 24

Coffee Hour with CHS: Spies of the American Revolution

By CHS

Grab a snack and settle in front of your favorite device to learn some stories about espionage from the American Revolution in this interactive program. You’ll meet some famous spies and some that are not so well-known.

Read More
Apr 24

Coffee Hour with CHS: Spies of the American Revolution

By CHS

Grab a snack and settle in front of your favorite device to learn some stories about espionage from the American Revolution in this interactive program. You’ll meet some famous spies and some that are not so well-known.

Read More
Oct 24

Exhibit Opening Reception: War, Maps, Mystery: Dutch Mapmaker Bernard Romans and the American Revolution

By CHS

We invite CHS members and special guests to join us for the opening reception for War, Maps, Mystery: Dutch Mapmaker Bernard Romans and the American Revolution.

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Oct 24

Exhibit Opening Reception: War, Maps, Mystery: Dutch Mapmaker Bernard Romans and the American Revolution

By CHS

We invite CHS members and special guests to join us for the opening reception for War, Maps, Mystery: Dutch Mapmaker Bernard Romans and the American Revolution.

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Oct 15

Of Bones and Skeletons: Battlefield Clean-Up During the American War of Independence

By CHS

What happened to those who fell on the battlefields of the American Revolution? Join us to find out!

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Oct 15

Of Bones and Skeletons: Battlefield Clean-Up During the American War of Independence

By CHS

What happened to those who fell on the battlefields of the American Revolution? Join us to find out!

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Connecticut Historical Society
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CT, 06105 | 860.236.5621

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  • VISIT & SEE
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      • Museum Hours
      • Reserve your tickets
      • FAQs
    • Calendar
    • Exhibitions
      • Current
      • Upcoming
      • Previous
      • Traveling Exhibitions
      • Virtual Exhibitions
    • Search the Collection
    • Buy Tickets
  • DO & LEARN
    • Bring CHS Home
      • History in our Backyard
    • Upcoming Events
    • Youth & Families
      • Inspire Center
      • History to Go
      • Scout Programs
      • Youth Group Programs
    • Adult Programs
      • The Citizenship Project
      • Adult Outreach Programs
    • Educators
      • On-Site Education Programs
      • Classroom Outreach
      • Distance Learning
      • Educator Resources
      • Homeschool
      • Schedule Education Program
    • Guided Tours
  • RESEARCH
    • Researching Onsite
    • Digital Reproductions
    • Women of Color Suffrage
    • Community History
    • A Brief History of Connecticut’s LGBTQ Community
  • CCHAP
    • Legends & Lore
    • Southern New England Apprenticeship Program
    • CCHAP Archive
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