The Battle of Ridgefield During the American Revolution

The Milford Historical Society will present a talk entitled “The Battle of Ridgefield on Monday, Nov. 16 at 7 pm at the Mary Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church, South Broad Street, Milford. Author and historian Keith Marshall Jones III, a resident of Milford and Manhattan, will talk about Connecticut’s only inland battle during the Revolution. After the British expedition burned the Continental Army military supplies, food and medicine stored in Danbury, American forces under General Benedict Arnold confronted them, chasing them to the sea, and ensuring lower Connecticut remained in the patriot territory. The talk is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served and donations are accepted.