Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution

04/10/2026

Our own Col. David Perkins and Lt. Col. Marcus Larkin gave a tour for the “Spirit of America” at Fort Griswold on Wednesday April 8, 2026.

The United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary and one of the best-preserved Revolutionary War forts in the country is in Connecticut.

04/09/2026

General George Washington Rides Into Greenwich!

Sun, Apr 12
Apr 12, 2026, 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Putnam Cottage, 243 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT

04/06/2026

April 6th, 2014 members of the Connecticut SAR at their 125th Annual Meeting at the CT Senate Chambers where they were originally formed. Connecticut was the first state to form the SAR after separating from the SR.
Our next Annual meeting is scheduled for April 25th, 2026.

04/05/2026

The Connecticut Line CTSSAR Color Guard drills with the 6th Connecticut Regiment. Huzzah!

04/02/2026

Two CTSSAR Connecticut Line members, Fred Rivard and Mike Chuckta were in this Spirit of America segment today! Huzzah!
See link:

As the United States celebrates 250 years of independence, Revolutionary War reenactors have never been more in demand. News 8 spoke with members of Connecti...

03/26/2026

Our own Compatriot LtCol Marcus Larkin had the honor to conduct a VIP tour today (March 25th, 2026) at the request of the Friends of Fort Griswold and Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park. The tour was done for Governor Ned Lamont and five British Members of Parliament. Also in attendance was the City of Groton Mayor Jill Rusk and the Groton Town Mayor Juliette Parker. The British Members of Parliament were very interested in the Battle of Groton Heights and the defense of Fort Griswold. I informed them about key parts of the battle to include the massacre and the death of Col Ledyard. During the tour I mentioned Governor Trumbull the “Rebel Governor “ and how Connecticut helped to keep the Continental Army supplied. I mentioned how George Washington appreciated Governor Trumbull’s and Connecticuts efforts. We talked about the Privateers that operated out of New London and Norwich.
Prior to the tour inside of Fort Griswold Governor Lamont asked me if we had anything big coming up and I mentioned the CTSSAR was making copies of the Declaration of Independence for each Connecticut Town so they could be read to their citizens. The Friends of Fort Griswold also mentioned that they will have a number of events planned this year and in the future. One of the staff members of the British Consulate General Boston gave me his card and said if they can support Connecticut America 250 Events in the future to let them know and they will participate if they can. The MP’s were very interested in future America 250 events.

The tour was covered by channel 8 news (ABC) https://youtu.be/NPewjwo-r5A?si=aXnrWjAkVbxwp3Li

Respectfully,
Compatriot Marcus Larkin
LtCol Connecticut Line/Living History Unit

Huzzah LtCol Larkin, well done!

03/23/2026

03/19/2026

The Connecticut Society Sons of the American Revolution, Connecticut Line Color Guard attended the 250th Anniversary of Evacuation Day in Boston on March 17, 2026. After Church services were completed and a musket volley was fired; the CTSSAR, NHSSAR, and MASSAR Compatriots, George Washington, and numerous other patriotic organizations and Americans assembled and marched through the streets of South Boston to Dorchester Heights for the official ceremony. During the ceremony speeches were completed by various dignitaries to include the Governor of Massachusetts and Mayor of Boston, a cannon salute was fired, followed by a massive musket salute in honor of those American patriots under the Command of General George Washington who occupied Dorchester Heights with the cannon seized by Henry Knox. Their efforts caused the British to Evacuate Boston and flee to Canada, New York, and the High Seas. The following CTSSAR, Connecticut Line Color Guard attended and participated in this America 250th Event: Mike Krenesky, Capt, Connecticut Line, Marcus Larkin, LtCol, Connecticut Line, Compatriot Fred Rivard, and Compatriot Robert Carrara.

Respectively,
Marcus Larkin
LtCol, Connecticut Line
CTSSAR

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Connecticut Society SAR with some words by Compatriot David Chr Wold and an interesting article link below written by the Irish author Carla Gade.
"Irish immigrants were heavily involved in the Continental Army and militia units. Many served as officers and aides-de-camp to General George Washington, including Doctor James McHenry and John Fitzgerald, who later held prominent positions in the United States government. Irish-born leaders such as General Richard Montgomery led key assaults, including the attack on Quebec, while General John Sullivan commanded troops during the crossing of the Delaware River. The first Continental Regiment was composed almost entirely of Irish-born officers and men, making it one of the earliest and most effective military units in the Revolution. Irish sailors and naval officers, including John Barry and Jeremiah O’Brien, commanded some of the first American-built warships, contributing to early naval victories."
Revolutionary St. Patrick's Day
Many people are unaware of the connection between George Washington and St. Patrick's Day, March 17th. So here's a little history to enrich your knowledge of the holiday.

Many people are unaware of the connection between George Washington and St. Patrick's Day, March 17th. So here's a little history to enric...

03/07/2026

The Connecticut Line CTSSAR Color Guard Annual Meeting February 28th, 2026.

Election of Officers for the Connecticut Line:
Colonel Dave Perkins
Lt. Colonel Marcus Larkin
Major Tim Hill

Appointments:
Provost Marshall Todd Gerlander
1st Sergeant Martin Spring

Special thanks for their service to the Connecticut Line to outgoing officers:
LtCol Paul Selnau - 10years
Major Dan Dudley - 5 years.

Link to more photos;
https://photos.app.goo.gl/eCE2W2MdJDB41cyLA

12/15/2025

Wreaths Across America with the Connecticut Line CTSSAR Color Guard at Kings Highway Cemetery, Milford CT December 13th, 2025.
The American Legion presented the colors, Milford Mayor Richard Smith attended and spoke briefly. Local veterans from the American Legion presented the seven wreaths and Chris Bandecchi presented the 250th wreath. Afterwards volunteers placed about 200 wreaths on all veteran graves in the center circle. An additional 300 wreaths were placed on other graves throughout the cemetery prior to the start of the event. The Connecticut Line did a 3-volley salute, a bugler played taps and a bagpiper play Amazing Grace.
All in All, it was a great day for the Connecticut Line Humphreys detachment and Branch 1.
Three Huzzahs!
Here's a link to more photos by Eathan Stewart;
https://photos.app.goo.gl/srw7birKuqaRsZkT9

12/14/2025

We had a nice but chilly Wreaths Across America ceremony today at the All Wars Memorial in Bantam. The event was hosted by the DAR Mary Floyd Chapter and the VFW Bantam.

The six branches of the military, Merchant Marines and POW/Missing in Action comprised of the eight wreathes that were laid by members of each branch of service.

The General Wolcotts Sixth Brigade of the Gov Oliver Wolcott Sr Branch CTSSAR fired a three volley salute before the playing of Taps.