Matthew Reardon: The Revolution Along the Thames River at Lyman Allyn Museum

This year’s theme is Freedom: The Victories, Promises, and Potentials of 1776. The speakers will explore the meaning of freedom in America, examining its historical implications for various segments of society, all from a local perspective.

Historian and author, Matthew Reardon, will discuss A Heroic but Doomed Defense: The Battle of New London, September 6, 1781 based on his book The Traitor’s Homecoming: Benedict Arnold’s Raid on New London, Connecticut, September 4-13, 1781. The discussion will cover certain aspects of the Connecticut patriot versus the Connecticut loyalist.