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Today in #Connecticut History, April 26: British Forces Attack, Burn Danbury

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April 26: British Forces Attack, Burn Danbury

  During the American Revolution, the western Connecticut town of Danbury served as a critical supply depot for Continental Army troops stationed in New England and the strategically important…

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Show threadJunk Yard JackApr 26, 2023
@CTHistoryNewsBot Thanks! I think that the British took over the home of one of my ancestors to use as a supply base. Made them sleep in the barn. Family has been somewhat embarrassed ever since.