Revolutionary War

WSHU’s Molly Ingram spoke to Dr. Kathy Hermes, the publisher of Connecticut Explored Magazine and professor Emerita of American history at Central Connecticut State University, to hear more about women's roles in the American Revolution for Women’s History Month.

Historians and officials have announced plans for a commemoration of Long Island's local ties to the American War for Independence.

Emphasizing the important role Connecticut played in the founding of America, Governor Ned Lamont announced the creation of a commission to plan the state’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which is four years away.

Remains that may belong to Revolutionary War soldiers have been found under a house in Ridgefield, Connecticut.Connecticut’s state archaeologist said the…

On July 7th of 1779, British troops stormed the town of Fairfield, Connecticut. They burned houses, barns and shops to the ground. It was a grim moment in…