Did Faith actually witness this famous battle? Visiting the area on June 17, 1775 exposed her to war. I have enjoyed watching Ken Burns' documentary, The American Revolution, and appreciate all the hard work that has gone into it . However, I was more than a bit disturbed by the lack of screen time for colonial Connecticut merchants and politicians that did so much for the war during the first few years. Connecticut merchants and their associates (i.e. ship captains) fed and
She built a life on a quiet Connecticut farm—but behind Maria Louisa Huntington’s warm reputation lies a story of deep roots, quiet strength, and one last act of defiance that still echoes today.
