The Southbury Public Library will host a local history program on Saturday, January 24, examining the town’s involvement in the Revolutionary War, marking roughly 250 years since the conflict was fought across Connecticut and the New England region.
The presentation will be held in the Kingsley Room 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Southbury’s Town Historian, John Dwyer, will discuss how residents were involved in the struggle for independence, including where local citizens engaged directly in military activity and how the town supported the Continental Army beyond the battlefield. Major military operations during the war occurred within marching distance of Southbury, placing the community close to key events of the era.
The program will also explore lesser-known ways the town and its residents aided George Washington and the Continental Army, offering a broader view of Southbury’s role during the Revolutionary period.
Dwyer moved to Southbury with his family in 1984 and settled into his wife Lynn’s ancestral home. Their children represent the eighth generation of the family to live on the property, a connection that sparked Dwyer’s long-standing interest in antiquities and the study of local history.
The event is free and open to the public, regardless of town residency, but registration is required.
For more information, visit the library’s event page at https://www.southburylibrary.org/event/american-revolution-southbury
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