Battle and Burning of Norwalk Commemoration Date/Time:7/11/2026

The Norwalk Historical Society presents the Battle and Burning of Norwalk Commemoration, an America 250 Anniversary program on July 11, 2026, at Mill Hill Historic Park, 2 East Wall Street, Norwalk, CT.

From 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, the 2nd Continental Light Dragoons, aka “Sheldon’s Horse,” will set up a Revolutionary War Flying Camp with equipment demonstrations, children’s drills, and living history. Visitors can also take self-guided tours of 3 historic buildings - includes Little Red Schoolhouse, Town House, and the Governor Fitch Law Office - which survived the burning of Norwalk, explore the “Battle & Burning of Norwalk” exhibition, Colonial Herb garden, and visit Norwalk’s third-oldest cemetery. This portion of the day is free, and no tickets are required.

At 2:00 PM, History at Play presents “A Revolution of Her Own! Deborah Sampson,” an immersive living history performance. Indentured as a servant by age five, Deborah Sampson grew up with few opportunities and few rights. Under the alias “Robert Shurtlieff,” she enlisted in the Continental Army, experienced active combat, and became the first woman to be honorably discharged from the American military. Tickets are required, and light refreshments are included. Purchase Tickets: https://bit.ly/3SnUTxv

The Norwalk Historical Society is an America 250 | CT affiliate. The program is presented in partnership with New Haven, Fairfield, and Westport/Green Farms as part of “Revisiting the 1779 British Raids.”

More Information: norwalkhistoricalsociety.org | info@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org