Benedict Arnold Returns

Experience the Annual Return of Benedict Arnold, the Infamous son of Norwich, to the Leffingwell House Museum on Saturday, September 20, 11-3pm. At 11:30 and 1:30, listen, as reenactor Kevin Titus, portrays both 'coats' of Benedict and hear remarks about both sides of Benedict from visiting Gen. George Washington, Ethan Allen and a representative from Fort Griswold. Introductions of the Patriot Arnold by a descendant of Arnold, with the ‘Spy’ introducing the Traitor. Experience Colonial life and History as recreated by the Wedges of Time.
At 1pm enjoy the annual delivery and presentation to Norwich Mayor of the 'heroic' leg of Benedict by Flock Theatre of New London. Inside the museum, view memorabilia of his youth in Norwich and his sword on loan from the NL County Historic Society.
Experience Living history at the Leffingwell, $8/pp, 16 & under FREE
This event is supported by the Chelsea Groton Foundation

You may also like the following events from Leffingwell House Museum:

• Next Saturday, 16th August, 11:00 am, Maritime Living History in Norwich
• This October, 4th October, 11:00 am, Norwich Founders Day in Norwich

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