Scholarly Articles
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A "Truly Nobel" Resistance: The Sons of Liberty in Connecticut
Featured in the Journal of the American Revolution
Learn about the early history of the Sons of Liberty in Connecticut and how they fought the Stamp Act of 1765 through spirited demonstration, which forever changed the political landscape of Connecticut.
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USS Confederacy: The Life and Service of Connecticut's Continental Frigate
Featured in Connecticut History Review
(Co-written with Damien Cregeau)
20 years before the building the USS Constitution, the first naval frigate named after America's first official form of government was built and launched in Norwich, Connecticut. This article dives into the fascinating history of one of the largest naval frigates built during the American Revolution and its impact on high seas.
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The Brothers Bliss: A Soldier's Account Behind the New York Lines
Featured in the Journal of the American Revolution
As told from the perspective of Sergeant Zephaniah Bliss of Norwich, Connecticut through letters written back home to his brother Elias, this story chronicles Zephaniah's role in the New York Campaign during the American Revolution.