The Burning of Danbury - Connecticut History | a CTHumanities …
WEBApr 26, 2021 · Located some 25 miles inland from Long Island Sound, Danbury was considered beyond easy reach of the British, who, in August 1776, captured and occupied Long Island and New York City. Yet, on April 26, 1777, Danbury was attacked by roughly 1,850 men under the leadership of Major General William Tryon.
Danbury | Connecticut, Map, History, & Population | Britannica
WEBDanbury, city, coextensive with the town (township) of Danbury, Fairfield county, southwestern Connecticut, U.S. It lies along the Still River in the foothills of the Berkshire Hills. Settled in 1685, it was named in 1687 for Danbury, England, and was incorporated as …
British rampage Danbury, Connecticut | April 26, 1777 | HISTORY
WEBNov 13, 2009 · British rampage Danbury, Connecticut. On April 26, 1777, British troops under the command of General William Tryon attack the town of Danbury, Connecticut, and begin destroying everything in...
The Danbury Raid (Battle of Ridgefield) - American Revolutionary War
WEBThe main battle was fought in the village of Ridgefield, Connecticut on April 27, and more skirmishing occurred the next day between Ridgefield and the coastline near modern Westport, Connecticut.
History of Danbury, Connecticut, USA - GREENERPASTURE
WEBOct 8, 2023 · Danbury, in Fairfield County, is located in southwest Connecticut, on the Still River. It was named in 1687, incorporated in 1702, and chartered as a city in 1889. During the Revolutionary War, Danbury was a supply depot for the Continental army... connecticuthistory.org
The British Attack Danbury – Today in History: April 26
WEBApr 26, 2020 · Governor Tryon's Expedition to Danbury. - University of Connecticut Libraries’, Map and Geographic Information Center (MAGIC) On April 25, 1777, British forces land at the mouth of the Saugatuck River with plans to attack Danbury.
Danbury Raid, Connecticut | Encyclopedia.com
WEBdanbury raid, connecticut. 23-28 april 1777. After the successful Peekskill raid, in New York on 23 March 1777, General Howe sent Major General William Tryon (the royal governor of New York ) to destroy the more important rebel depot at Danbury.
The 1777 Danbury Raid and the Battle of Ridgefield
WEBThis presentation begins on April 25, 1777, when the British land at Compo Beach, march through Redding to Danbury, and return to the shore through Ridgefield and Wilton. Learn about the main encounters that took place in Danbury and Ridgefield and the roles key historical figures played in the Raid and Battle.
240 Years Ago Today, April 28, 1777, the British Marched South …
WEBApr 25, 2017 · In Ridgefield, the British encountered a hastily erected barricade across the north end of the main street, and battled with several hundred patriot fighters of the Connecticut Militia, who were well armed and ready to defend their land and freedom.
Connecticut Raids · George Washington's Mount Vernon
WEBConnecticut’s reputation as a key supporter of the Continental Army and harasser of British shipping earned the small state the praises of George Washington and the attention of the British who launched several destructive raids there in 1777, 1779, and 1781. 2
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