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Dear friends,The British burn Danbury – the story comes to Woodbury.We’ll look at the very long weekend when the British...
06/15/2026

Dear friends,

The British burn Danbury – the story comes to Woodbury.

We’ll look at the very long weekend when the British aimed to destroy the Continental Army supply depot at Danbury during the Revolutionary War.

As they burned supplies, including food, pig fat became ankle-deep in the streets.

Hundreds died in confrontations in Danbury, Ridgefield, and Saugatuck.

We’ll have the details of this 1777 attack at the Woodbury Public Library on Thursday evening, June 25, at 6:30 p.m. The talk is free and open to the public.

Hope to see you there.
Mike Allen

Dear friends,The Revolutionary War comes to South Windsor.Connecticut made iron cannon balls for the Revolutionary War –...
06/11/2026

Dear friends,

The Revolutionary War comes to South Windsor.

Connecticut made iron cannon balls for the Revolutionary War – using blast furnaces (shown below) to convert the iron ore mined in the northwest hills.

Legends were made with folks like General Israel Putnam bravely riding his horse down stone steps in Greenwich to evade British in hot pursuit.

Hundreds died in battles around the state.

Even the country’s first President (hint: it wasn’t George Washington) was from Connecticut.

I’ll be going through these people and events on Wednesday, June 24, at the South Windsor Public Library. The presentation is free and open to the public. It begins at 6:00 p.m.

Hope to see you there.
Mike Allen

Dear friends,Learn about CT’s role in the Revolutionary War at Brookfield Library.Roger Sherman – who lived both in New ...
06/10/2026

Dear friends,

Learn about CT’s role in the Revolutionary War at Brookfield Library.

Roger Sherman – who lived both in New Milford and New Haven – was on the 5-member committee with Thomas Jefferson that drafted the Declaration of Independence. Their delivery of the document is captured on the back of a $2 bill.

He wasn’t the only Connecticut statesman or soldier who helped. Benedict Arnold, Israel Putnam, Nathan Hale, Noah Webster and others were there too.

Plus, hundreds died on Connecticut battle fields during the war.

Hear the story on Wednesday, June 17, at Brookfield Library. The talk is free and open to the public. It begins at 6:30 p.m. Please register in advance: https://brookfieldlib.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2026/06

Hope to see you there.
Mike Allen

Dear friends,The story of the British burning Danbury comes to Woodbury.Danbury was a major supply depot for the Patriot...
06/08/2026

Dear friends,

The story of the British burning Danbury comes to Woodbury.

Danbury was a major supply depot for the Patriot Army during the Revolutionary War. Everyone knew it, including the British. So, they decided to eliminate it.

On their mission, the British assumed they would have support from the loyal Tories in Fairfield County. Turns out, they miscalculated – badly.

We’ll revisit this 1777 attack at the Woodbury Public Library on Thursday evening, June 25, at 6:30 p.m. The talk is free and open to the public.

Hope to see you there.
Mike Allen

Dear friends,The Revolutionary War comes to South Windsor.Roger Sherman, Benedict Arnold, Nathan Hale, Israel Putnam, an...
06/04/2026

Dear friends,

The Revolutionary War comes to South Windsor.

Roger Sherman, Benedict Arnold, Nathan Hale, Israel Putnam, and Noah Webster – these are just some of the prominent Connecticut residents who played major roles in starting our new country 250 years ago.

The state contributed soldiers and army supplies to the cause, and hundreds were killed in battles along the coastline and during the one incursion inland to Danbury.

I’ll be telling the story on Wednesday, June 24, at the South Windsor Public Library. The presentation is free and open to the public. It begins at 6:00 p.m.

Hope to see you there.

Mike Allen

Dear friends,Learn about CT’s role in the Revolutionary War at Brookfield Library.Connecticut played a major role in the...
06/02/2026

Dear friends,

Learn about CT’s role in the Revolutionary War at Brookfield Library.

Connecticut played a major role in the nation’s fight for independence – contributing top military commanders, famous statesmen, and even supplies for the army.

Plus, hundreds of deaths occurred during military actions on state soil.

The famous spy Nathan Hale (pictured below) was a CT native.

It’s a fascinating story and I’ll be telling it on Wednesday, June 17, at Brookfield Library. The talk is free and open to the public. It begins at 6:30 p.m. Please register in advance: https://brookfieldlib.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2026/06

Hope to see you there.

Mike Allen

Dear friends,Benedict Arnold’s incredible story comes to Ellington.When CT’s Benedict Arnold handed over the plans to We...
06/02/2026

Dear friends,

Benedict Arnold’s incredible story comes to Ellington.

When CT’s Benedict Arnold handed over the plans to West Point to British spy John Andre (pictured below), he became America’s most notorious traitor. Andre was captured and the plot unraveled. Otherwise, America might still be a series of British colonies.

Why did Arnold flip?

I’ll be telling the story on Thursday, June 11, in the McKnight Room of the Hall Memorial Library in Ellington. The talk begins at 6:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, so advanced registration on the library website is encouraged: https://library.ellington-ct.gov/

Hope to see you there.

Mike Allen

Dear friends,The Revolutionary War comes to Brookfield.Connecticut played an outsized role in winning U.S. independence ...
05/29/2026

Dear friends,

The Revolutionary War comes to Brookfield.

Connecticut played an outsized role in winning U.S. independence from the British Empire. Roger Sherman, Israel Putnam, Jonathan Trumbull, Benedict Arnold, Noah Webster, and others played critical roles. General George Washington and French General Rochambeau strategized how to beat the British at a meeting in CT.

Military actions in Danbury, Ridgefield (pictured below), Saugatuck, Groton, New London, New Haven, Greenwich, Norwalk, and Fairfield were significant.

I’ll be telling this story at a free event that’s open to the public. It’ll be at Brookfield Public Library, 182 Whisconier Road in Brookfield, on Wednesday, June 17, at 6:30 p.m.

Please register in advance: https://brookfieldlib.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2026/06

Hope to see you there.

Mike Allen

Dear friends,The Revolution comes to Ellington.Connecticut’s nickname during the Revolutionary War was “the provisions s...
05/28/2026

Dear friends,

The Revolution comes to Ellington.

Connecticut’s nickname during the Revolutionary War was “the provisions state” because it supplied large amounts of food and ammunition to the Continental Army.

However, that doesn’t tell the story of the notable persons who came from the state and made great contributions: Roger Sherman, Israel Putnam, Jonathan Trumbull, Benedict Arnold, Noah Webster, and others.

General George Washington and French General Rochambeau strategized in CT on how to beat the British.

There were also significant military actions in Danbury, Ridgefield, Saugatuck, Groton, New London, New Haven, Greenwich, Norwalk, and Fairfield.

And Putnam Park in Redding (shown here) was known as Connecticut’s Valley Forge due to a difficult winter encampment there.

I’ll be going through these people and events on Thursday, June 4, at 6:30 p.m. at the Terryville Public Library. Register is required: https://terryvillepl.info/event/america250-the-importance-of-connecticut-to-the-american-revolution/

For questions, contact the library at (860) 582-3121.

Hope to see you there.

Mike Allen

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