Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will celebrates America’s 250th with the lecture Connecticut in the American Revolution: “Provision State” & “Arsenal of the Revolution” by renowned local historian Eric Chandler. Light refreshments will be offered following the presentation.

Sunday, April 19, 2026, 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum | Rotunda

$15 for members | $20 for non-members
Tickets on LMMM’s Eventbrite page >> 

This well illustrated talk explores that despite being one of the smaller states, Connecticut played an extraordinarily large role in the American War for Independence. Connecticut government, people, industry and inventiveness helped pave the way to a remarkable victory against the superpower of the 18th Century. This presentation reviews the importance of Connecticut and those whose actions proved significant during the eight years of conflict. So, grab your cocked hat and buckled shoes, your quill pen and paper for a visit to Connecticut’s Revolutionary past.

Eric Chandler has been involved in American Revolutionary War Living History since 1974. He has portrayed infantry, light infantry, whale-boat raider, and mounted and dismounted dragoons. He is currently serving his third term as a member of the Norwalk Historical Commission and sits on the Norwalk Historical Society Board of Directors.  Mr. Chandler’s artistic endeavors included writing and recording a comedy CD, and decades as a musician playing saxophone in local rock & roll and blues bands. After retiring from a 30+ year career as an underwriter for a leading land title insurance company, he is enjoying spending time with his wife Catherine, giving lectures on historical topics, and continuing to live history.

LMMM’s 2026 Lecture Series is sponsored in part by The DiNardo-Aiello Family Fund, Dr. Carolann Kummins, and Ronald & Joanne Salvatore. LMMM’s 2026 programs are made possible in part by LMMM’s Founding Patrons: The Estate of Mrs. Cynthia Clark Brown; LMMM’s Leadership Patrons: Dr. Michele & Attorney Miklos Koleszar and The Sealark Foundation; and LMMM’s 2026 Season Distinguished Benefactors: The City of Norwalk, The Maurice Goodman Foundation, Inc., and Lockwood-Mathews Foundation, Inc.

above:  The Battle of Groton Heights a 12’ by 20’ mural at Groton City Municipal Building