Visiting Fort Griswold. Welcome to Fort Griswold Fort Griswold was built in the late 1700s as protection from the British, during the Revolutionary War.

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Visiting Fort Griswold

Welcome to Fort Griswold Fort Griswold was built in the late 1700s as protection from the British, during the Revolutionary War. In 1781, the fort was attacked by the British.

The Battle of Groton Heights InfoAmericanBritish Commander of troops Colonel William Ledyard Colonel Eyre Number of men Number of men killed 8051 Information on the battle:

What is there to see? Fort and battle field grounds Revolutionary War Museum Ebenezer Avery House Monument

Fort and Battle Grounds Magazine Building Cannons at entrance Shot furnace Remains of Fort What To see….

Fort and Battle Grounds Tunnel –What would this tunnel be used for? –What do you think the path, that the tunnel leads to, was used for? Magazine building –What do you think this room was used for? Stone Platform closest to the river –What do you think this was used for? –Why is it closed to the water? What to look for….

Monument Built in 1830 Built in feet tall 134 feet tall Dedicated to defenders of the fort Dedicated to defenders of the fort Facts…

Monument How many steps to the top? How many steps to the top? What shape is the fort? What shape is the fort? Why do you think the fort was placed in this location? Why do you think the fort was placed in this location? What else can you see out the windows? What else can you see out the windows? Things to think about…

Revolutionary War Museum  Model of the Fort and Battle  Artifacts From the battle and time period of battle  Swords and uniforms from battle  Gift shop What’s inside….

Revolutionary War Museum  Pick your favorite artifact  Why do you like this artifact?  What was it used for at the time of the battle?  Compare the shape of the fort, in the model, to what you thought it was earlier.  Why do you think it was shaped like this?

Ebenezer Avery House This house was used to house the wounded after the battle. The house was built in 1750.

Ebenezer Avery House How is this house different from a modern house? How is this house different from a modern house? How many people could fit in the house? How many people could fit in the house? Things to think about…

Rules:  Listen to Teacher on the bus  Always stay with your group leader  Listen to your group leader  Ask questions  Have fun!

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Overview Objective: The Objective of this presentation is to prepare and excite students before going on the field trip to Fort Griswold. Audience: This presentation is targeted for students from third to fifth grade. Outcome: After students have been presented to this slide show, they will be thinking about what they will be experiencing and will be excited to go on the field trip and also learn while they are there.