“You are pioneers of the liberty of your race. With the United States cap on your head, the United States eagle on your belt, the United States musket on your shoulder, not all the powers of darkness can prevent you from becoming American citizens.”  Speech by Frederick Douglass to the men of the 29th Connecticut.

As we reflect on the importance of service to our country, I would like to give thanks to the men and women who gave their lives for freedom, and applaud those who continue to serve our country. Thank You.
Pvt. Webb

Reminder:  November 11th is Veteran’s Day

Who: Private William Webb

Where: D.A.R. Chapter Roger Sherman, Candlewood Country Club, New Milford

When: Monday, Nov. 9th

Time: 6:00 PM

Contact: D.A.R. Chapter Roger Sherman

Performances may not be open to the general public. Please contact the sponsoring organization for more information.

Who: Jordan Freeman

Where: Association for the Study of Connecticut History (ASCH), CT State Library, 231 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT

When: Friday, November 13th

Time: 12:00 PM

Contact: ASCH. Note, this presentation is a part of the conference “Connecticut At War.” For registration and admission information, please see this link. Registration forms and payment must be turned in by Nov. 7th.

Who: Jordan Freeman

Where: Jabez Smith House Museum, 259 North Road, (Route 117) Groton, CT

When: Saturday, November 21st

Time: 12:00 PM

Contact: Jabez Smith House Museum, (860) 445-6689

Performances may not be open to the general public. Please contact the sponsoring organization for more information.

Who: Private William Webb

Where: Farmington Public Library, 6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT

When: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009

Time: 1:00 PM

Contact: Farmington Public Library

Performances may not be open to the general public. Please contact the sponsoring organization for more information.

“Freedom!  Sounds Good. Sounds Nice. Got to be Free!!

With that, I would like to say thanks again to all of those men and women who died for freedom. Speaking of freedom, September was Freedom Trail month and many exciting events were held commemorating the sites that led to freedom. When you have a chance, visit the Museum of  Connecticut History and see the Freedom Trail Quilts on display.

Who: Private William Webb

When: Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 7:00 PM

Where: Torrington Historical Society – 192 Main Street Torrington, CT

Contact: Torrington Historical Society

Performances may not be open to the general public. Please contact the sponsoring organization for more information.

Who: Jordan Freeman

Where: Saint Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church – 56 Great Hammock Road, Old Saybrook, CT

When: Friday, October 16, 2009 at 7:00 PM

Contact: D.A.R Jordan Freeman Chapter

Performances may not be open to the general public. Please contact the sponsoring organization for more information.

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Who: Private William Webb

When: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 7:30 PM

Where: Sphinx Shrine Center – 3066 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT

Contact: Sphinx Shrine

Performances may not be open to the general public. Please contact the sponsoring organization for more information.

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Who: Jordan Freeman

When: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 10:00 AM

Where: West Side Middle School, Groton

Contact: The school for more details

Performances may not be open to the general public. Please contact the sponsoring organization for more information.