An elderly man in a white shirt stands in the foreground against a bookshelf background, positioned next to a book cover titled "The Battle of Ridgefield."

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JOIN US FOR A LUNCH &amp; LEARN with&nbsp; Keith Jones for a fascinating new look at the Battle of Ridgefield and its surprising significance in the American Revolution. THE BATTLE OF RIDGEFIELDBenedict Arnold, the Patriot Militia and the Surprising 1777 Battle that Galvanized Revolutionary ConnecticutThink you know the story of the Battle of Ridgefield? Think again.Drawing on new historical research and never-before-published archival material, Keith Jones reveals a far more consequential Revolutionary battle than previously understood.Discover how:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">George Washington was warned twice about a potential British incursion&mdash;but did not act.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The bloody, day-long battle involved more British troops than Lexington and Concord, Trenton or Princeton.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Benedict Arnold emerged as a Revolutionary hero&mdash;years before his infamous betrayal.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Connecticut and New York militia helped thwart British hopes of rallying local Loyalists.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The battle&rsquo;s surprising consequences helped set the stage for Saratoga&mdash;and ultimately American victory.</li></ul>Discover the surprising story of a Connecticut battle that helped shape the course of the American Revolution.

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for registering for our event Lunch &amp; Learn with Keith Jones about the Battle of Ridgefield. Please bring your own sandwich, soup, salad or snack and we will provide beverages. 🚀 Our program will begin promptly at 12 noon.&nbsp;See you then! If you would like to contribute further, contact us to become a volunteer, or talk to your friends about our cause! Whitney Williamswwilliams@nchistory.org

JOIN US FOR A LUNCH &amp; LEARN with  Keith Jones for a fascinating new look at the Battle of Ridgefield and its surprising significance in the American Revolution. THE BATTLE OF RIDGEFIELDBenedict Arnold, the Patriot Militia and the Surprising 1777 Battle that Galvanized Revolutionary ConnecticutThink you know the story of the Battle of Ridgefield? Think again.Drawing on new historical research and never-before-published archival material, Keith Jones reveals a far more consequential Revolutionary battle than previously understood.Discover how:<ul><li>George Washington was warned twice about a potential British incursion—but did not act.</li><li>The bloody, day-long battle involved more British troops than Lexington and Concord, Trenton or Princeton.</li><li>Benedict Arnold emerged as a Revolutionary hero—years before his infamous betrayal.</li><li>Connecticut and New York militia helped thwart British hopes of rallying local Loyalists.</li><li>The battle’s surprising consequences helped set the stage for Saratoga—and ultimately American victory.</li></ul>Discover the surprising story of a Connecticut battle that helped shape the course of the American Revolution.

New Canaan Museum + Historical Society

Lunch & Learn with Keith Jones on The Battle of Ridgefield

13 Oenoke Ridge

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