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Revolutionary War

Brookfield, CT
News
Taverns Program Brings Colonial Life To Bethel April 19 Taverns Program Brings Colonial Life To Bethel April 19
Taverns Program Brings Colonial Life To Bethel April 19 Bethel Historical Society will host “Taverns - Life In Colonial America” on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 40 Main St. in Bethel. The program is billed as an afternoon of refreshments, music, conversation, and period games, with a featured presentation by John Schmuecker, Bethel Historical Society announced on Facebook. Schmuecker is set to speak about property he owns on Greenwood Avenue that once housed the Benjamin Bixby Tavern, described in the event materials as a well-known local landmark dating to the Revolutionary War period. Admission is listed at $20, and reserv…

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by Daily Voice
Ridgewood, NJ
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State Finally OKs Ridgewood’s Zabriskie-Schedler Park — With Strings Attached State Finally OKs Ridgewood’s Zabriskie-Schedler Park — With Strings Attached
State Finally OKs Ridgewood’s Zabriskie-Schedler Park — With Strings Attached The battle over Ridgewood’s most hotly contested patch of land is finally over — sort of. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has signed off on turning the historic Zabriskie-Schedler property into a community park, ending more than a decade of public meetings, petitions, and back-and-forth over the site’s future.  The Aug. 27 approval comes with a laundry list of conditions designed to protect the 200-year-old home that sits on the land. The seven-acre property is home to the John A.L. Zabriskie House, a Dutch-American farmhouse built around 1825 and listed on the S…

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by Cecilia Levine
Arlington, MA
Lifestyle
Kurt Russell Visits Arlington Home Of Revolutionary War Hero Ancestor On July 4th Kurt Russell Visits Arlington Home Of Revolutionary War Hero Ancestor On July 4th
Kurt Russell Visits Arlington Home Of Revolutionary War Hero Ancestor On July 4th Actor Kurt Russell spent this Fourth of July walking through history.  The actor visited the Jason Russell House and Museum, once home to his ancestor Jason Russell, one of the first people killed there during the Revolutionary War nearly 250 years ago. Best known for roles in "The Thing" and "Tombstone," Russell was joined by his son Boston for a guided tour of the home in Arlington, Massachusetts, which still bears bullet holes from the Battle of Menotomy, the bloodiest skirmish on the first day of the war. “This has been an incredibly eye-opening experience to walk in the footsteps…

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by Josh Lanier
Greenburgh, NY
News
Hartsdale Woman Knighted By France For Restoring Historic House In Westchester Hartsdale Woman Knighted By France For Restoring Historic House In Westchester
Hartsdale Woman Knighted By France For Restoring Historic House In Westchester A Hartsdale woman who led the restoration of a Revolutionary War-era house is set to receive one of France’s highest civilian honors for preserving a key symbol of the Franco-American alliance.  Susan Seal, a Hartsdale resident, has been appointed to the rank of Knight in France's National Order of Merit, the second-highest honor awarded to civilians by the French government, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced on Tuesday, Dec. 31.  According to Feiner, Seal’s recognition comes in light of her efforts to restore and preserve the historic Odell House Rochambeau Headqua…

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by Ben Crnic
Lakewood, NJ
Politics
Flag Linked To Jan. 6 Rioters Reportedly Flew Outside Justice Alito's NJ Vacation Home: NYT Flag Linked To Jan. 6 Rioters Reportedly Flew Outside Justice Alito's NJ Vacation Home: NYT
Flag Linked To Jan. 6 Rioters Reportedly Flew Outside Justice Alito's NJ Vacation Home: NYT A flag linked to the 2021 U.S. Capitol insurrection and Christian nationalists was reportedly seen flying over Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's vacation home in Long Beach. The New York Times reported the "Appeal to Heaven" flag was raised over the house in July and September 2023. The white flag with a green pine tree dates back to the Revolutionary War but resurged in popularity among former President Donald Trump's supporters after the 2020 election. Daily Voice confirmed the flag was visible at the home in a Google Street View picture taken in August 2023. The New York Tim…

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by Chris Spiker
Bristol, PA
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New Historical Society In Bucks County Hopes To Save Revolutionary War Landmark New Historical Society In Bucks County Hopes To Save Revolutionary War Landmark
New Historical Society In Bucks County Hopes To Save Revolutionary War Landmark Members of the newly-formed Buckingham Historical Society are raising funds to one day turn General Greene's Inn into a public museum.  The Inn, 4705 York Road in Buckingham, served as General Nathaniel Greene's headquarters during the Revolutionary War, according to the Solebury Township Historical Society.  From there, General Greene is said to have ordered the flat boats used by George Washington in his 1776 crossing of the Delaware River.   "Our ultimate goal is to preserve the General Greene's Inn (...) and convert it into a historical park for the community,"…

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by Mac Bullock
Stamford, CT
Lifestyle
Actors Wanted For Television Show Filming In Stamford: Here Are Available Roles Actors Wanted For Television Show Filming In Stamford: Here Are Available Roles
Actors Wanted For Television Show Filming In Stamford: Here Are Available Roles Prospective actors who don't mind donning 18th-century-era costumes may be interested in auditioning for a television show set to film in Connecticut.  An upcoming show centered around the Revolutionary War and George Washington titled "Revolution" will film in Fairfield County between Monday, March 25, and Friday, April 5 in Stamford, according to a casting call posted by Backstage.  The non-union series, which will play on a major network, is offering $150 for an estimated 10 hours of work for several roles which include:  British and French soldiers, as well as Virginia …

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by Ben Crnic
Norwalk, CT
Lifestyle
Norwalk Ranks High Nationally Among Best Places For Families, Fortune Says Norwalk Ranks High Nationally Among Best Places For Families, Fortune Says
Norwalk Ranks High Nationally Among Best Places For Families, Fortune Says One Connecticut municipality has taken the crown as the best in the state for families and as one of the best in the entire nation. Fairfield County’s own Norwalk ranked No. 29 on Fortune Magazine’s 2023 “50 Best Places to Live for Families” list, trouncing countless other municipalities in Connecticut and throughout the US. Dubbed a “coastal gem,” Fortune praises Norwalk for its ability to balance both a beachy lifestyle with closeness to major metropolitan areas. Founded in the mid-1650s but burned to the ground in 1779 by the British in the Revolutionary War, Norwalk has a rich histo…

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by Sophie Grieser
Greenburgh, NY
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NY Awards $500K To Restore Odell House Rochambeau Headquarters In Greenburgh NY Awards $500K To Restore Odell House Rochambeau Headquarters In Greenburgh
NY Awards $500K To Restore Odell House Rochambeau Headquarters In Greenburgh A municipality in Westchester County has been given half a million dollars to restore a historical site that once played a crucial role during the Revolutionary War.  The town of Greenburgh has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the state of New York to restore the Odell House Rochambeau Headquarters at 425 Ridge Rd., according to an announcement by Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner from Sunday, Dec. 18.  The site was once the residence where The Comte de Rochambeau commanded the French-American encampment that aided the Continental Army in 1781 during the Revolutio…

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by Ben Crnic
Yonkers, NY
News
Philipse Manor Hall In Yonkers Reopens After $20M Renovation Project Philipse Manor Hall In Yonkers Reopens After $20M Renovation Project
Philipse Manor Hall In Yonkers Reopens After $20M Renovation Project After a $20 million restoration effort, a National Historic Landmark in Westchester County has reopened to the public.  The Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site, located in Yonkers at 29 Warburton Ave., is now open following an extensive renovation of the building and grounds, as well as the addition of new exhibits, according to an announcement by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday, Nov. 16.  The improvement project consisted of architectural restorations, as well as the addition of accessibility features such as a new discreet rear addition that holds new bathr…

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by Ben Crnic
Cambridge, MA
Real Estate
This Historic Massachusetts Home Is On Sale For First Time In 300 Years This Historic Massachusetts Home Is On Sale For First Time In 300 Years
This Historic Massachusetts Home Is On Sale For First Time In 300 Years It's been 300 years since one Massachusetts home went on the market.  The 4,500-square-foot colonial on Sudbury Road in Concord — which was apparently used to store tents, utensils and axes during the Revolutionary War, according to WCVB — is listed for nearly $1.6 million. The home was first bought by one of Concord's first settlers, John Scotchford, in 1653, WCVB says.  He lived there with his wife before selling it to Deacon Edward Wheeler in 1696. It's been occupied by his children, and their children, and their children —well, you get the idea — ever since. The house h…

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by Cecilia Levine
Fairfield, CT
Sports
Western Connecticut State University Announces New Nickname Western Connecticut State University Announces New Nickname
Western Connecticut State University Announces New Nickname Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) in Danbury announced that following a multi-year discussion that included town halls and online balloting, the school will now identify as the “Wolves.” The Wolves nickname replaces “Colonial Chuck,” who reportedly raised concern for its representation of a violent period in American history by representing a minuteman from the Revolutionary War. That mascot had been intended to temporarily represent the school for the 1976 bicentennial. Prior to it, WCSU’s mascot was the Indians. Founded in 1903 as the Danbury Normal School, WCSU has undergone m…

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by Zak Failla
Ridgefield, CT
News
Fourth Skeleton Found In Ridgefield Fourth Skeleton Found In Ridgefield
Fourth Skeleton Found In Ridgefield A fourth skeleton, possibly from a soldier in the Revolutionary War, has been unearthed in Fairfield County. In December, state officials reported the discovery of a well-preserved skeleton “in an area that suggests they may have been a soldier in the Battle of Ridgefield,” State Archaeologist Nick Bellantoni said. The site of the burial is on private property and not open to visitors. While investigating the first burial, officials uncovered two more bodies along the way. The bodies were discovered under an 18th Century home. All of the skeletons belonged to “robust young men,” according …

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant, NY
Lifestyle
New Home Of Historic Distinction Named In Northern Westchester New Home Of Historic Distinction Named In Northern Westchester
New Home Of Historic Distinction Named In Northern Westchester A new Home of Historic Distinction has been named in Northern Westchester, according to the Yorktown Landmarks Preservation Commission. Theodosius White’s tenant farmhouse is located within a 178-acre property inherited in 1827 after the death of esteemed Revolutionary War surgeon and former Yorktown Supervisor Ebenezer White. The property is located in the area surrounding what is now Granite Springs Road. It comprises several houses and a smaller one-time tenant farmhouse, which now serves as the home of Trisha Sullivan Rothberg, Seth Rothberg and their son Liam. This home is known as The…

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by Valerie Musson
Briarcliff, NY
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Investigation Launched After 'Liberty Tree' Cut Down, North Castle Police Say Investigation Launched After 'Liberty Tree' Cut Down, North Castle Police Say
Investigation Launched After 'Liberty Tree' Cut Down, North Castle Police Say Police in North Castle are investigating a suspicious incident in North White Plains that saw the famed “Liberty Tree” cut down near the Miller House. The North Castle Police Department was advised by North Castle Town Councilman Barry Reiter on Thursday morning that a suspect had cut down the Liberty Tree at Miller Hill Park overnight. The tree was first reportedly planted in 1976 to commemorate the Bicentennial, near the historic home that was used by George Washington during the Revolutionary War during the Battle of White Plains. Officers responded to the park, and confirmed that the t…

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by Zak Failla
White Plains, NY
News
Latimer Announces Refurbishment Plan For Miller House In North White Plains Latimer Announces Refurbishment Plan For Miller House In North White Plains
Latimer Announces Refurbishment Plan For Miller House In North White Plains Joined by state legislators, local lawmakers and Miller House advocates, Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced on Thursday, April 26 county plans to refurbish and upgrade the historic Elijah Miller House site in North White Plains.  The house was used during the Revolutionary War by General George Washington as a headquarters command post during the Battle of White Plains.  Before falling into disrepair, the site was used as a public museum. The nearly $2 million project will provide for repairs as well as construction of a new visitors’ center for students and residents t…

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by Jon Craig
Armonk, NY
Lifestyle
Westchester Locale Among Top 100 Places To Live In New National Ranking Westchester Locale Among Top 100 Places To Live In New National Ranking
Westchester Locale Among Top 100 Places To Live In New National Ranking It's no surprise to Mayor Tom Roach and others living or working in and around White Plains that the hip-hop city and Westchester County's seat of government made the latest Top 100 ranking of best places to live in the United States.The up-and-coming metropolis -- best known for its shopping, major corporate presence (Heineken USA is headquartered there), downtown farmer's market, fine arts and annual New Year's celebrations -- continues to boom.  A major new bus/train transit hub is in the planning stages, top-notch hotels continue to relocate there and its shopping districts have always t…

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by Jon Craig