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Jun 18, 1176
Connecticut Declares Independence
Jonathan Trumbull, the Patriot Governor, signs Connecticut's Proclamation of Independence. -
Sons of Liberty
Connecticut's Sons of Liberty forms following the "hated" stamp act by English Parliament. Sons were organized at Durkee's Tavern in Norwich, led by Colonel Isreal Putnam. -
Danbury Raid
British ships land and invade Danbury, destroying thousands of barrels of beef, pork, and flour -
Hospitality Hall
Gen. George Washington visits Wethersfield -
Patriot Encampment Site
Gen. Parson's Brigade sets up camp at Redding, CT to be close to the provisions in Danbury and to guard the coastal towns along the Long Island -
Fairfield
Fairfield invaded by British troops and burned -
Norwalk
Norwalk is invaded and burned by British soldiers -
Battle of New Haven
Battle of New Haven, British soldoers burn and pillage West Haven, East Haven, and New Haven area including the Green