CT-250 – The Importance of the State to the Revolution

Noted storyteller and journalist Mike Allen, former host of the popular podcast Amazing Tales About History, will walk us through the key people and events in Connecticut during our nation’s tumultuous march to independence, 250 years ago. Connecticut played an outsized role in winning U.S. independence from the British Empire with many prominent historical figures contributing to the formation of the new country. Connecticut was known as “the provision state” because of its supplies of food. clothing and ammunition to the Continental Army. Military actions in Danbury, Ridgefield, Saugatuck, Fairfield, New Haven, Groton and New London were significant. Roger Sherman, Israel Putnam, Jonathan Trumbull, Benedict Arnold, Noah Webster, and others played critical roles. Other notable figures (including George Washington and French General Rochambeau) visited the state frequently during the revolution - including a reported stop right here in Fairfield.