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Benedict Arnold: CT's Most Misunderstood Traitor In-Person
Benedict Arnold’s name is synonymous with being a traitor. At an important point in the Revolutionary War, he orchestrated the handover of top-secret plans about the Patriots’ most important fort, West Point, to British spy John Andre. The plot unraveled; otherwise, the outcome of the fight for independence may have had a different ending. When looking at reasons for his traitorous behavior, his shattered dreams growing up in Norwich are often overlooked. And, before he switched allegiances to join the British, Arnold was considered among the finest of all military leaders on the Patriot side. Once he did trade allegiances, one of his most devastating campaigns targeted New London, which was largely burned to the ground, and the gruesome attack on Groton’s Fort Griswold.
Join Mike Allen of Amazing Tales for a rousing talk on this controversial figure from the Revolutionary War that is such a big part of New London history!
- Date:
- Wednesday, September 16, 2026
- Time:
- 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Board Room, Community Room
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Adult Programs