Greater Norwich Area Chamber Of Commerce: Calling All Patriots To 'Be Revolutionary'

Norwich CT

14 June, 2022

8:26 AM

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Press release from the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce: June 13, 2022 The day begins at 11am with a cannon salute by Brown's Artillery Company as BSA Scouting Groups raise the Betsy Ross flag. At 11:30 and 1pm Col.Leffingwell welcomes you to the celebration and invites you to listen as Elias Bliss speaks out against the King's taxes. Hear Samuel Huntington read the Declaration of Independence and speak of Norwich patriots. Then you will be invited you to sign the document itself! Support the Revolution and Join the Militia with Col.Christopher Leffingwell. You can purchase everything needed by a soldier in the Militia at Big Bear Trading Co.! Be amazed at displays of original documents, letters and newspapers from the Revolutionary Era as well as a display of Historic flags. Learn about the pension request by Joshua Yeomans of Norwich and read original letters from the Battle of White Plains written by Zephaniah Bliss to his brother Elias. Discover the connections between Norwich and the Revolutionary War, feel the pride of being an American as we celebrate Independence Day! $8 This press release was produced by the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author's own.