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Jonathan Trumbull, the Patriot Governor, signs Connecticut's Proclamation of Independence.
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Connecticut's Sons of Liberty forms following the "hated" stamp act by English Parliament. Sons were organized at Durkee's Tavern in Norwich, led by Colonel Isreal Putnam.
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British ships land and invade Danbury, destroying thousands of barrels of beef, pork, and flour
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Gen. George Washington visits Wethersfield
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Gen. Parson's Brigade sets up camp at Redding, CT to be close to the provisions in Danbury and to guard the coastal towns along the Long Island
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Fairfield invaded by British troops and burned
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Norwalk is invaded and burned by British soldiers
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Battle of New Haven, British soldoers burn and pillage West Haven, East Haven, and New Haven area including the Green