Founded in 1640, Greenwich, CT, has a rich history. For its first 200 years, farming was Greenwich’s major enterprise, later adding milling and shipping along the Mianus River. This relative calm was broken by the Revolutionary War. During the Revolution, Connecticut was the leading supplier of food, clothing and munitions for the Continental Army, earning the nickname “The Provisions State.” The British occupation of NYC and LI Sound in 1776 left neighboring Connecticut vulnerable to attack. Major General William Tryon, the Royal Governor of New York, led an attack on Greenwich to raid the Greenwich saltworks and decimate the supply of salt, which was used to preserve food during the winter. Tryon’s raid was devastating, and it took years for the community to recover. This Adventure Lab follows the approximate route taken by Major General Tryon and the British Army during their retreat from burning down the town’s saltworks. We recommend following it in order for safety and historical context.
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