Tories, Spies, and Traitors: Divided Loyalty in Revolutionary CT

Next date: Monday, March 02, 2026 | 06:30 PM to 07:30 PM

Which side are you on? That’s the question that every single person in Connecticut had to answer in 1775, as the thirteen colonies began a rebellion against British rule. Loyalty was not only a matter of words or opinion. For soldiers and civilians alike, loyalty could mean loss of fortune, of friends, and even of life. This presentation reveals stories— some well known, some obscure— of Nutmeggers who risked and sacrificed to support their chosen side. Join Natalie Belanger of the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History for this lecture, a continuation of our series for America250. 
Natalie is the Public Programs Manager at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. She holds a B.A. in history from Smith College and an M.A. in women's history from the University of Maryland. She has worked in museum education for most of her career, and teaches history courses at CT State Community College. 
No registration required for this free program for adults.

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Manchester Public Library, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT, 06040, View Map