Historic site where, in 1781, British forces, commanded by Benedict Arnold, captured the Fort and massacred the colonial militia. Today, the 860-acre park houses a Revolutionary War museum and the granite monument which was the inspiration for the Washington Monument.
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- Plan of Fort Griswold c1781 Top view of fort layout, with handwritten notations, c1781, from the Library of Congress Geography and Map Division.
- A Narrative of the Capture of Fort Griswold As related in 1856 by an eyewitness of the scene.
- Notable Youngs Kin: William Ledyard Information on the commander at Fort Griswold when Benedict Arnold's men ravaged the area.
- Friends of Fort Griswold Photos, history, fort map and related information.
- Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park Contemporary color photos and information on facilities, activities and the historic fort museum.
- Fort Griswold Information from Wikipedia.
- Fort Griswold Aerial view and descriptive information.
- Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park Information on history and activities at historic fort museum.