CT's Revolutionary War Legacy On Display At Simsbury Library

SIMSBURY, CT — When the Revolutionary War comes to mind, geographic locations like Bunker Hill, Yorktown, and Valley Forge come to mind.

But rarely does "Connecticut" get a mention in the history books.

According to a traveling exhibit on display at the Simsbury Public Library, however, the Nutmeg State's role in the birth of the United States is a story that should be told.

And that story is available at the library, located at 725 Hopmeadow St., for all to see through Jan. 30.

Opened Jan. 3, the exhibit — entitled "The American Revolution: Artifacts and Stories From Across Connecticut" — highlights the state's place in the battle for independence.

"Connecticut in the American Revolution is a story of fervent patriots, heroic spies, and divided loyalties," wrote the library in an announcement.

The exhibit features images and text on six pop-up banners and it highlights artifacts from the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History's collection.

This exhibit is sponsored by: Abigail Phelps Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, The Friends of the Granby Libraries, Simsbury Historical Society, and Simsbury Public Library.

For more information on the exhibit, click on this link.

For more information on the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, located in Hartford, click on this link