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Militia colonel whose regiment was mustered in response to the Danbury raid, reportedly after his daughter Sybil rode through the night to spread the alarm. Ludington commanded local defense forces throughout the war.

Sixteen-year-old daughter of militia Colonel Henry Ludington who, according to tradition, rode forty miles through the night to muster her father's regiment after the British attack on Danbury. Her ride, though less documented than Paul Revere's, has become one of the Revolution's most celebrated acts of civilian courage.

British general who led the punitive expedition against Danbury in April 1777, destroying the Continental supply depot. Tryon's raids on Connecticut were designed to punish communities supporting the rebellion and divert American military resources.

Arnold helped lead the American counterattack at the Battle of Ridgefield during the British retreat from Danbury. He had a horse shot from under him and fought in the streets of Ridgefield, demonstrating the reckless personal courage that marked all his combat actions.

Sixty-six-year-old Continental general who was mortally wounded at the Battle of Ridgefield while pursuing the British force retreating from Danbury. His death in pursuit of the raiders made him one of the war's oldest combat casualties among general officers.

Wife of General David Wooster who was left widowed when her husband was mortally wounded at Ridgefield. Her petition to Congress for a pension documented her husband's service and the financial hardship faced by officers' families.

Continental officer commanding the small garrison at Danbury when the British attacked. Outnumbered and unable to defend the supply depot, Cooke managed to save some of the stores before the British overwhelmed the position.

Local Loyalists who guided the British expedition from the coast to Danbury. Their knowledge of inland roads and the supply depot's location was essential to the raid's success. The use of Loyalist guides reflected the civil war dimension of the Revolution in Connecticut.