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Revolutionary Talks: Benedict in Blue
New London County Historical Society 11 Blinman Street, New London, CT, United StatesJoin us for the second Talk of our Revolutionary Talks six part series in commemoration of America's 250th!
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Revolutionary Talks #3
New London County Historical Society 11 Blinman Street, New London, CT, United StatesJoin us for the third Talk of our Revolutionary Talks six part series in commemoration of America’s 250th!
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Revolutionary Talks: Revolution and Enslavement
New London County Historical Society 11 Blinman Street, New London, CT, United StatesJoin us for the fourth Talk of our now EIGHT part series in commemoration of America’s 250th, Revolutionary Talks: Revolution and Enslavement! When America declared independence from England, slavery was legal in the colonies. In England, slavery was effectively abolished in 1772. Join us as Executive Director, Steve Manuel, discusses how African Americans participated […]
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Revolutionary Talks: The Free Port of New London
New London County Historical Society 11 Blinman Street, New London, CT, United StatesJoin us for the fifth Talk of our eight-part series, Revolutionary Talks: The Free Port of New London New Haven, Fairfield, New London, New York, and New Port were the major port cities on Long Island Sound. New London was the only port not significantly impacted by the British for the entirety of the War. Join […]
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Revolutionary Talks: Revolution from the Pulpit
New London County Historical Society 11 Blinman Street, New London, CT, United StatesJoin us for the sixth Talk of our eight part series in commemoration of America’s 250th, Revolutionary Talks: Revolution from the Pulpit! The sermon book of Reverend Ephraim Woodbridge, the husband of Mary Shaw, is one of the many items in our extensive collection. Join us as our Executive Director Steve Manuel, discusses the impacts of […]
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Revolutionary Talks: Benedict in Red; Why Arnold Turned Coat
Join us for the seventh Talk of our eight part series in commemoration of America’s 250th, Revolutionary Talks: Benedict in Red; Why Arnold Turned Coat. Benedict Arnold was one of Washington’s favorites. On September 20th 1780, Arnold met with Major John Andre, and Arnold Agreed to abandon his command. The next day the plot was uncovered […]