Benedict Arnold was born in Norwich.  The son of a sea captain father, and Lathrop mother he was destined for Yale.  His alcoholic father impoverished the family and was sent to debtor's prison.  Arnold never made it to Yale.  Instead his Lathrop uncles taught him the pharmacy business.  Learn how Arnold was impacted by his […]

The long-awaited newest edition of the Joshua Hempstead diary is now available. Pat Schaefer will speak on the changes and many additions to the diary stemming from a thorough proofreading of the manuscript against the previous printed text. The talk will be held at the Shaw Mansion, with refreshments to follow. It is free and […]