Battle of Ridgefield

In April of 1777, the only inland Connecticut battle of the American Revolution happened in Ridgefield. Before the British troops arrived, Generals Arnold and Silliman were able to gather five hundred men of the militia to (hopefully) push British General Tryon's troops back. As directed by General Arnold, the militia, older Ridgefield men, and patriotic farm boys built a barricade of wood, carriages, stones, and carts at the end of Town Street. This planning, along with General Wooster's surprise attacks along the way, were a testament to the soldiers of Connecticut.

Investigate the following web pages to gather more information on the Battle of Ridgefield.

Town of Ridgefield http://www.ridgefieldct.org/content/42/249/1077.aspx

Connecticut History.org http://connecticuthistory.org/battle-at-ridgefield-today-in-history/

Keeler Tavern Museum: History http://keelertavernmuseum.org/history/index.php

NewsTimes.com (Danbury) http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/The-burning-and-the-battle-235-years-later-3510598.php

Chambers Architects: Keeler Tavern http://chambersarchitects.com/blog/13-historical-design/192-keeler-tavern-and-the-battle-of-ridgefield-ct.html