Lecture | Connecticut in the American Revolution

Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will celebrates America's 250 with the lecture Connecticut in the American Revolution: “Provision State” & “Arsenal of the Revolution” by renowned local historian Eric Chandler. Light refreshments will be offered following the presentation.

This well illustrated talk explores that despite being one of the smaller states, Connecticut played an extraordinarily large role in the American War for Independence. Connecticut government, people, industry and inventiveness helped pave the way to a remarkable victory against the superpower of the 18th Century. This presentation reviews the importance of Connecticut and those whose actions proved significant during the eight years of conflict. So, grab your cocked hat and buckled shoes, your quill pen and paper for a visit to Connecticut’s Revolutionary past.

LMMM’s 2026 Lecture Series is sponsored in part by The DiNardo-Aiello Family Fund, Dr. Carolann Kummins, and Ronald & Joanne Salvatore.

LMMM’s 2026 programs are made possible in part by LMMM’s Founding Patrons: The Estate of Mrs. Cynthia Clark Brown; LMMM’s Leadership Patrons: Dr. Michele & Attorney Miklos Koleszar and The Sealark Foundation; and LMMM’s 2026 Season Distinguished Benefactors: The City of Norwalk, The Maurice Goodman Foundation, Inc., and Lockwood-Mathews Foundation, Inc.

above: The Battle of Groton Heights a 12’ by 20’ mural at Groton City Municipal Building

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