The 1777 Danbury Raid and the Battle of Ridgefield Webinar on April 29

The 1777 Danbury Raid and the Battle of Ridgefield live webinar with Edward Hynes on Thursday, April 29 at 7pm.
 
Please register at the Ridgefield Historical Society.
 
Join Edward Hynes for this fascinating presentation that begins on April 25, 1777, when the British land at Compo Beach, march through Redding to Danbury, and return to the shore through Ridgefield and Wilton. Learn about the roles key historical figures played in the Raid and Battle including Brigadier General Benedict Arnold and Major General David Wooster.
 
Although driven back in a running battle down Ridgefield’s main street, the Patriots were able to inflict casualties on the British and delay their progress. Edward Hynes, has traveled extensively to various battlefields around the country and overseas.
 
This program is co-sponsored by the Library and the Ridgefield Historical Society. Please register through the Ridgefield Historical Society 
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