A Question of Survival: Saybrook Fort and the Pequot War, 1636-1637

  • Organization Name:
    Old Saybrook Historical Society

  • Organization City:
    Old Saybrook

  • Amount Awarded:
    $4,500.00

  • Fiscal Year:
    FY19

  • Grant Summary:

    Funding for A Question of Survival: Saybrook Fort and the Pequot War, 1636-1637 will be used to tell the significant story of the Pequot War during the siege and battles at Saybrook Fort and will feature the multi-year archaeological work of researchers from the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center. Accompanying the newly discovered artifacts will be a large walking/biking tour map illustrating and explaining 12 significant local sites. The exhibit will open with a public presentation that will highlight this state and nationally important historic event. Tentatively opening on June 8, 2019 the exhibit will remain through the summer of 2020.


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