Revolution 250 Podcast
Revolution 250 is a consortium of organizations in New England planning commemorations of the American Revolution's 250th anniversary. https://revolution250.org/Through this podcast you will meet many of the people involved in these commemorations, and learn about the people who brought about the Revolution--which began here. To support Revolution 250, visit https://www.masshist.org/rev250Theme Music: "Road to Boston" fifes: Doug Quigley, Peter Emerick; Drums: Dave Emerick
Revolution 250 Podcast
British raids on the Connecticut Coast
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Robert Allison
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Episode 23
Long Island Sound was a battleground during the Revolution. The British held New York City throughout the war, and Newport periodically, and Long Island was home to loyal Americans while Connecticut was a base for the rebellious Americans. Raiders from each side could easily traverse Long Island Sound to raid the other. The British attacked Fairfield, Danbury, New Haven, New London, and other Connecticut towns during the long conflict.