# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Avon & Farmington’s Soldiers Early in the Revolution (in-person)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 11 Nov, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Avon was originally know as Northington, and was part of the larger area that composed Farmington.  Join local history researcher Betty Coykendall for engaging program on the Avon and Farmington residents who served during the opening years of the American Revolution, with a special focus on 1775–1777. Drawing from extensive archival research of the Farmington/Avon log books and diaries of 1775-1777,  learn who served where in the war, how local life was affected, and how a list of soldiers was compiled.  Coykendall brings to life the stories of the men who answered the call to serve!

Beyond the battlefield, this program also explores the profound impact of the war on families here in Farmington. Attendees will gain insight into how spouses, children, and extended kin navigated uncertainty, economic strain, and the emotional toll of separation.

Through carefully researched narratives and local records, this presentation offers a compelling look at how the first years of the Revolution shaped not only a nation, but the lives of the people in our own town.

This event is co-sponsored by the Avon and Farmington Libraries.

Please register, so we can set the community room up with appropriate seating.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/avon/avon-and-farmingtons-soldiers-early-in-the-revolution-in-person/200030742956719
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Avon
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 281 Country Club Rd, Avon, CT, United States, Connecticut 06001
- **lat**: 41.7897
- **long**: -72.86045
- **full address**: 281 Country Club Rd, Avon, CT, United States, Connecticut 06001

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Avon & Farmington s Soldiers Early in the Revolution (in-person) being held?
  - **A:** Avon & Farmington s Soldiers Early in the Revolution (in-person) takes place on Wed, 11 Nov, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 11 Nov, 2026 at 06:30 pm at 281 Country Club Rd, Avon, CT, United States, Connecticut 06001.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Avon & Farmington s Soldiers Early in the Revolution (in-person)?
  - **A:** Avon & Farmington s Soldiers Early in the Revolution (in-person) is organized by Avon Free Public Library.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Avon Free Public Library's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Avon Free Public Library a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Avon Free Public Library has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Avon & Farmington s Soldiers Early in the Revolution (in-person) is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Avon, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Avon & Farmington s Soldiers Early in the Revolution (in-person) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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