Ridgefield Library: War On Long Island Sound During The American Revolution

Ridgefield CT

25 October, 2021

1:33 PM

Description

Press release from the Ridgefield Library: Andy Forsyth Oct 24, 2021 October 28th @ 7:00PM – This exciting new online lecture by Ed Hynes reveals the action, intrigue and terror of the people living around Long Island Sound during America's War for Independence. With the Connecticut and Long Island coasts less than 10 miles apart in many sections of the Sound, raiders crossed every fair night either to smuggle and/or steal goods; and kidnap or kill enemies. Spies on both sides rounded out this dangerous cast of characters.   Register to receive the Zoom link. This press release was produced by the Ridgefield Library. The views expressed here are the author's own.