On July 7, 1779 the people of Fairfield awoke to a warning shot from the fort at Black Rock; a British fleet was spotted off the coast. For two days Fairfield was under British attack with troops burning virtually all its buildings in the down town area. Commemorate the 230th aniversary of this devastating attack with the Fairfield Museum this summer through these inspirational opportunities.
-Exhibit: Reduced to Ashes - the 1779 Burning of Fairfield
-Walking Tours: June 27, July 2, July 7 and July 18
-Harbor Cruises: July 6 and July 12
-Spy Camps! July 8 and 9
-Tavern Night: July 11
-Lecture: Lighting Freedom's Flame July 16
-Interactive Cemetery Tour July 19
-Fall Festival Save the Date: September 13