Learn More About The British Invasion of New Haven, CT During Hagaman's CT History Book Club!
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Historians & patriots of all ages are invited to join us during our next meeting on Tuesday, August 25th at 6pm in the Community Room as we discuss “The British Invasion of New Haven, Connecticut” by Charles Hervey Townshend. No RSVP is needed to learn about the rich history of our state and our place in it!
Originally published in 1879, this tome is a historical account
of the July 5, 1779, raid led by British Generals William Tryon
and George Garth. It features firsthand eyewitness recollections, official military records, and documents how local militia units, including Yale students and older citizens, bravely tried to halt
the British advance at the West Bridge (near modern-day
Ella Grasso Boulevard and Route 1.)
Originally published in 1879, this tome is a historical account
of the July 5, 1779, raid led by British Generals William Tryon
and George Garth. It features firsthand eyewitness recollections, official military records, and documents how local militia units, including Yale students and older citizens, bravely tried to halt
the British advance at the West Bridge (near modern-day
Ella Grasso Boulevard and Route 1.)
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227 Main St, East Haven, CT, United States, Connecticut 06512
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Host or PublisherHagaman Memorial Library
