The Friends of Fort Trumbull State Park- August speaker

The Friends of Fort
Trumbull State Park- August speaker

 Author, Richard Radune: Sound Rising: Long Island Sound in the War of 1812

Those of us, who live near its shores, delight in regularly
viewing Long Island Sound and taking advantage of its beauty and opportunities
for sailing, fishing, and swimming. 
However, many of us have never thought about the strategic importance of
the sound and its influence on the course of history.  Richard Radune, who wrote Sound Rising on this topic, will present
these new perceptions on August 29,
2013, at 7 p.m., to the Friends of Fort Trumbull in the Conference
Center at Fort Trumbull State Park.  Mr.
Radune will explore the critical role Long Island Sound played in The War of
1812.

Because of its many navigable rivers, coves, and small
ports, Long Island Sound had many merchants, entrepreneurs, and seaman who
constructed ship yards, built vessels of all types and engaged in all types of
trade. Many of them also commanded naval vessels, privateers, and
whaleboats.  It is these daring men who
not only sailed all over the world, but also amassed wealth through trade
profits which was invested to help in the creation of the U.S. Navy, the
development of the Port of New York, and Connecticut’s eventual transition into
an industrial economy.

Mr. Radune, as he discusses Long Island Sound and The War of
1812, will present new insights on the importance of the Sound to America’s
struggle during “The Second War for Independence”.

The meeting is open to the public and new members are always
welcome. Be sure to visit our
interesting gift shop from 6:30 to 7 p.m. before the meeting. For
further information go to www.fortfriends.org