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	Fort Griswold - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Fort Griswold is an American military base, now decommissioned, in Groton, Connecticut that played a key role in the early stages of the American Revolutionary War.
		Originally, Griswold played a key role in the war defending the port of New London, a supply center for the new Continental Army and a friendly port for Connecticut-sanctioned privateers who preyed on British ships.
		Griswold was a key strategic position in the Battle of Groton Heights, but the British knew Griswold's inner workings thanks to the turncoat Benedict Arnold who gave numerous secrets of American defenses to the British forces he commanded.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fort_Griswold (287 words)

	Battle of Groton Heights - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		By 1781, the largest military structure on the New London side of the river was Fort Trumbull, which was still unfinished and vulnerable to attack.
		East of the river on Groton Heights, Fort Griswold commanded the harbor and the surrounding territory.
		Fort Griswold was the scene of military preparations in at least four other wars.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Battle_of_Groton_Heights (833 words)

	Teaching History
		Fort Trumbull was on the New London side and Fort Griswold on the Groton side.
		The men from Fort Trumbull, which was only manned by 15 or 20 men at the time of the attack, did what they could to disable Fort Trumbull and then crossed over to Fort Griswold to help make a stand.
		Many of the British that died were buried in swallow graves at Fort Griswold and the Americans were left to be buried in the explosion planned by the British when the powder magazine was to be blown, finishing off their destruction for the day.
	www.ctgravestones.com /Conservation/havingfun.htm (1607 words)

	Coast Defense Forts of New England
		Forts Popham and Baldwin Fort Popham was one of the last of the third system forts to be built in the 1860's to 1870's.
		Fort Williams is an Endicott era fort in Cape Elizabeth, Maine and was built to guard the southern approaches to Portland harbor.
		Fort Griswold is in Groton, Connecticut and was captured by the British during the American Revolution and is one of the best preserved 18th Century forts in the country.
	www.geocities.com /~jmgould/neforts.html (1504 words)

	Connecticut Forts
		The original Fort Nathan Hale was demolished and rebuilt nearby in 1861 as an 18-gun earthwork.
		A colonial militia fort was built in the northwestern section of the township.
		At the north-side of town was Joseph Hall's Fort, and at the south-side of town was Peter Cross' Fort.
	www.geocities.com /naforts/ct.html (1436 words)

	Bill Memorial Library \| Fort Griswold
		By 1781, the largest structure on the New London side, Fort Trumbull, was still unfinished and vulnerable to attack from land.
		The fort was in good condition and the magazine was full in 1781.
		Fort Griswold was the scene of military defense preparations in at least four other wars.
	www.billmemorial.org /griswold.htm (1115 words)

	Benedict Arnold - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Arnold had distinguished himself as a hero of the revolution early in the war through acts of cunning and bravery at Fort Ticonderoga in 1775 and at the Battle of Saratoga in 1777.
		They discussed the shortage of cannons possessed by the revolutionary forces and, knowing of the large number of cannons located at Fort Ticonderoga on Lake Champlain, agreed that an expedition should be sent to capture the fort.
		On May 10, 1775, Fort Ticonderoga was assaulted in a dawn attack and taken without a battle, the colonial forces having surprised the outnumbered British garrison.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Benedict_Arnold (4164 words)

	New England 5 Raid
		Fort Trumbull in New London was immediately abandoned, the men stationed there rowing across the Thames river to reinforce Fort Griswold in Groton.
		Nearby the fort is an obelisk which is open during the summer for a climb to the top.
		This 1750 house served as a temporary hospital for the wounded from the battle for Fort Griswold.
	www.vernonjohns.org /nonracists/neraid.html (1042 words)

	Fort Griswold Memorial Park- New London Connecticut Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The enemy lost a Maj. Montgomery and 41 officers and men in the attack, who were found buried near the fort; their wounded were carried off.
		In the battle of Fort Griswold there were, according to Charles Allyn, one hundred and sixty-seven men and boys, of whom eighty-eight were killed, thirty-five were wounded and paroled, fourteen others not taken prisoners, and twenty-seven taken prisoners and sent to New York.
		He was in command of the state troops defending Fort Griswold and Fort Trumbull in 1781 against the advance of Arnold, and he had hastily gathered 157 of his militia in Fort Griswold when it was surrounded by nearly 800 trained British soldiers under Lieutenant-Colonel Eyre.
	blacksheep.rootsweb.com /ft-griswold.htm (2840 words)

	Forts in pictures
		When construction was completed in 1834, Fort Monroe was referred to as the "Gibraltar of Chesapeake Bay." The fort accomplished this mission by mounting an impressive complement of the most powerful artillery of the time, 32-pounder guns with a range of over one mile.
		Off shore from the fort are the wrecked remains of the USS Princeton, a warship that accidentally exploded subsequent to the American Civil War.
		Fort McHenry, in Baltimore, Maryland, is a star fort best known for its role in the War of 1812, when it successfully defended Baltimore Harbor from an attack by the British navy in Chesapeake Bay.
	usafort.blogspot.com (1044 words)

	Benedict Arnold's report on his attack on Forts Trumbull & Griswold
		It was not until Valentine's Day of the following year that Captain Adam Shapley, the commander of Fort Trumbull that morning, finally died from the wounds he received during the battle on the opposite shore of the Thames River in Fort Griswold where he and his men had gone after abandoning Fort Trumbull.
		After a most obstinate defence of near 40 minutes, the fort was carried by the superior bravery and perseverance of the assailants.
		Eighty-five men were found dead in Fort Griswold, and 60 wounded, most of them mortally; their loss on the opposite side must have been considerable, but cannot be ascertained.
	www.fortfriends.org /arnold1.htm (1310 words)

	Skirmishes of the American Revolution: Fort Griswold and others
		Fort Griswold, at Groton, opposite New London, was taken by storm after a gallant defence by Colonel Ledyard and his little garrison of one hundred and fifty poorly armed militia-men.
		Some of the wounded were placed in a baggage-wagon at the brow of the hill on which the fort yet stands, and it was sent down the rough and steep slope, a hundred rods, with great violence, for the purpose of plunging the helpless victims into the river.
		The jolting caused some of the wounded to expire, while the cries of agony from the lips of the survivors were heard across the river in the midst of the crackling noise of the burning town.
	www.publicbookshelf.com /public_html/Our_Country_vol_2/skirmishes_bec.html (899 words)

	Seaport Autographs - seaportautographs.htm - norm@seaportautographs.com
		The second division marched along the east bank of the river to Fort Griswold in Groton, defended by Colonel William Ledyard.
		All relate to acquisition of the land for the creation of Fort Griswold, the engineers who designed and built the fort, several documents signed by Colonel Ledyard, an extraordinarily scarce ALS of Ledyard, and documents of many of the soldiers killed or injured at the battle.
		Colonel William (1743-1781), throughout the Revolution, was a soldier involved in the defenses of Groton and later Stonington and New London He was the third officer in charge of the fort at Groton Heights, preceded by Edward Mott and Oliver Coit.
	www.seaportautographs.com /americanrevolution.htm (3787 words)

	History of Fort Trumbull U.S. Maritime Service Officer Candidate School
		Outnumbered and poorly equipped the colonists retreated across the river to Fort Griswold where they were defeated and massacred.
		The original block house still stands and the third stone fort that was constructed on the sharp hill overlooking the river and the city is a mute reminder of days when arrows and the fl powder smoke of over-size muskets filled the air.
		Fort Trumbull is carrying out a double role, providing trained officers for our merchant fleet and continuing the program set up in 1938 which established the U. Maritime Service.
	www.usmm.net /forttrumbull.html (2754 words)

	AmericanHeritage.com / Fort Griswold
		The wide harbor between the towns was defended by two forts a mile or two north of the mouth, Trumbull and Griswold, the latter in Groton.
		Arnold’s force landed south of the forts on the morning of September 6, 1781, one division on each side of the harbor.
		The attack was judicious and spirited, and reflects the highest honor on the officers and troops engaged.
	www.americanheritage.com /articles/magazine/ah/1973/6/1973_6_69.shtml (1191 words)

	Patriot John Gowdy
		Fort Trumbull was built to protect the residents and the harbor of New London from British attack, and later served as part of the country’s coastal defense system.
		Fort Griswold, East of the Thames River on Groton Heights commanded the New London Harbor and the surrounding countryside.
		While the regiment was stationed at Fort Griswold John Gowdy's father served as a substitute in his place for a period of one month.
	pages.prodigy.net /parrish55/FoxValleyJohnGowdy.html (1321 words)

	Boston.com / News / Local / Conn. / Donor gives reputed artifact to Groton historical site (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		An anonymous donor has given a museum at Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park a piece of cloth that was reputedly cut from the vest of Col. William Ledyard after he died trying to defend the fort during the American Revolution.
		Museum staff initially hesitated to accept it, but Irene B. Garagliano, a member of the Friends of Fort Griswold, said she spoke to the man. He said he and his wife were settling an unspecified estate when they found the artifact.
		The Fort Griswold battle was the final major battle of The Revolution before Yorktown and the last British victory in the American colonies.
	www.boston.com /news/local/connecticut/articles/2004/09/01/donor_gives_reputed_artifact_to_groton_historical_site?mode=PF (448 words)

	Fort Griswold Home Page
		Photo Archives of Past reenactments/living history events – There are 5 photo pages, and on each is a full sized photo so be prepared for a bit of a with for each one.
		The 40th was involved in the assault on Fort Griswold.
		Michael Meals, about the historic Revolutionary Site of Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park in Groton, CT. I want to thank all those who are helping me with these pages.
	www.revwar.com /ftgriswold (1579 words)

	Fort Griswold, A Narrative of the Capture
		I am perhaps the only person living who witnessed the capture of Fort Griswold by the British on the 6th day of September 1781, and although now in my eighty-sixth year, my recollection of the scene and its incidents is as vivid as if the event transpired but yesterday.
		This fort was situated on a high hill, and was surrounded by a trench or ditch about five feet deep and some six or eight feet in width.
		The enemy attacked the fort on three sides at once, and getting into the ditch and climbing up on the opposite side they cut away the pickets, and with their scaling ladders entered the fort and tore away the gate from the inside.
	freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com /~gmasue/griswold.htm (790 words)

	Welcome to JamesMonroe.Org, home of the James Monroe Scholarship Award!
		At 4 o’clock in the afternoon on the 20th, the steam boat was descried from the fort, the commandant at which caused a signal to be made, which was repeated by the cutter, and in this manner intelligence was communicated to the citizens of the approach of the boat.
		From Fort Trumbull the party proceeded across the harbour to the town of Groton, where the President was received by a committee of arrangement, and a large assemblage of the citizens of that place, and neighbouring towns.
		The event by which this fort became distinguished in the course of the revolutionary contest, though not forgotten by the President, was, probably more forcibly impressed upon his mind, and his visit rendered much more interesting, by the presence of some of the brave defenders of the garrison, at the memorable time alluded to.
	www.jamesmonroe.org /tourschap4.html (3706 words)

	Women of the American Revolution - Anna Bailey
		At the time of the burning of New London, in Connecticut, a detachment of the army of the traitor Arnold was directed to attack Fort Griswold, at Groton, on the opposite side of the river.
		This fort was little more than a rude embankment of earth, thrown up as a breast-work for the handful of troops it surrounded, with a strong log-house in the centre.
		The garrison defending it, under the command of the brave Colonel Ledyard, was far inferior to the force of the assailants; but the gallant spirits of the commander and his men could not brook the thought of retreat before a marauding enemy, without an effort at resistance.
	www.americanrevolution.org /women37.html (781 words)

	Fort Griswold State Park, a Connecticut State Park near Colchester, Groton, Manchester, Mystic, New London
		Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park Information - Tour the Historic Fort Museum at Fort Griswold State Park in Groton, Connecticut...
		Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park Fort Griswold Battlefield Fort Griswold Memorial Fort Griswold State Park and Monument Fort Griswold Notable Youngs Kin: William Ledyard Weir Farm...
		Fort Griswold State Park and the Groton monument commemorate one of the nation’s bloodiest Revolutionary War...
	www.stateparks.com /fort_griswold.html (618 words)

	Benedict Arnold Letterboxes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Eyre, with the intelligence I had received, and requested him to make an attack upon the fort as soon as possible; at which time I expected the howitzer was up, and would have been made use of.
		The Fort Trumbull Letterbox is in the southern seawall looking out to guard the river's mouth.
		The Fort Trumbull Letterbox is on the west side of this pierced stone in a crevasse - you'll have to remove (and hopefully replace) 6 or 8 rocks that protect it from visitors, crabs, and waves.
	members.aol.com /drewclan/arnold.htm (1311 words)

	Griswold - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Clark Griswold, fictional father from the National Lampoon's Vacation series
		Frank Tracy Griswold, 25th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church
		This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Griswold (93 words)

	Griswold, Rufus Wilmot articles on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Griswold Hotels Find Deals, Read Reviews from Real People.
		Griswold Cast Iron Items This site has nearly 1000 Griswold items- skillets, molds and much more.
		Griswold, Rufus Wilmot GRISWOLD, RUFUS WILMOT [Griswold, Rufus Wilmot] 1815-57, American editor, b.
	www.encyclopedia.com /printablenew/19883.html (94 words)

	View Letterbox - Olive Oyl
		Be sure to enjoy the views of the river and beyond, and absorb some of the history of this old fort where blood was spilled for freedom long ago.
		Be sure to read the two inscriptions once you are in the fort, one onside the small iron fence, and one on the bronze placard across from you.
		Exit the fort via the sally port (watch your head!) and follow the covered way towards the shore battery to the west.
	www.letterboxing.org /BoxView.php?boxnum=8228&boxname=Olive_Oyl (1631 words)

	Mother Bailey
		Meanwhile, up at Fort Griswold, the men who were feverishly preparing the ancient cannons for action against the British ran into a serious snag.
		They informed Major Smith, their commanding officer, that there was an acute shortage of gun wadding on hand, and that unless a lot more of the flannel cloth used to load the cannon could be found immediately, the guns would be next to useless.
		Bailey's "Martial Petticoat" was hoisted on a pikestaff and planted on the ramparts by the troops, their morale lifted by the lady's unique contribution to the war effort and their resolve hardened by her fighting spirit.
	www.curbstone.org /index.cfm?webpage=53 (627 words)

	HARTFORD, (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The garrison at Fort Trumbull evacuated the fort and went over to fort Griswold, where Col. Ledyard had made a noble defense -- repulsed the enemy two or three times, but at last was obliged to surrender the fort to superior force.
		The enemy, after Col. Ledyard had surrendered, murdered him and a number of others; they left 73 of our men dead, and between 30 and 40 wounded in the fort; they also carried off about 40 prisoners, among which last number is Ebenezer Ledyard, Esq.
		About seventy-five of our men found dead in the fort, officers included, among whom is the worthy and brave Lieut.
	users.adelphia.net /~revwar/NewLondon.html (468 words)

	Connecticut State Parks: Fort Griswold Battlefield, Groton, CT (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Connecticut State Parks: Fort Griswold Battlefield, Groton, CT 860 acres.
		This is the historic site where, on September 6, 1781, the British Forces, commanded by the infamous Benedict Arnold, captured the Fort and massacred the colonial militia and local men serving under the command of Col. William Ledyard of the Continental Army.
		A granite monument was dedicated in 1830 to the men who defended Fort Griswold and was the inspiration for the Washington Monument.
	www.friendsctstateparks.org /parks/fort_griswald_battlefield.htm (163 words)

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