The Sally - Exciting Adventures of a CT Merchant Sloop During the American Revolution
What role did the Sloop of War – The Sally – play in Nathan Hale’s ill-fated spy mission?
Join historian Edward Eckert on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm at the Weston History & Culture Center, 104 Weston Road in Weston, CT for “The Sally – The Exciting Adventures of a CT Merchant Sloop During the American Revolution”.
Free event but seating is limited. Registration highly encouraged. Register Here.
Experience the true story of the “Sally,” a Connecticut merchant sloop that was converted into a Continental Sloop of War. Discover Fairfield County’s maritime importance during this critical period of our nation’s history. Hear about the exploits of the Sally’s four successive captains, some of her crew and notable passengers, including Connecticut hero, Nathan Hale, as they dealt in espionage, raids against the enemy, and privateering along the treacherous “Devil’s Belt” of Long Island Sound.
This event is part of the “America 250: The Revolutionary Spirit Lecture Series”, co-sponsored by the Friends of the Weston Public Library, The Weston History & Culture Center and the League of Women Voters of Weston, with support by the Weston America 250 Advisory Group.
