Fort Wooster Park Historical Marker

Fort Wooster Park, located on the East Shore of New Haven, CT, is undergoing a remarkable transformation after years of neglect, bringing this one-time colonial battlefield back to its former beauty. Led by the Friends of Fort Wooster, a non-profit organization affiliated with the Elm City Parks Conservancy, volunteers are working tirelessly to honor the past and embrace the future of this historic treasure.

Once the site of a signal beacon that alerted the inhabitants of New Haven to the arrival of British forces in 1779, Fort Wooster Park is now a CT State Archeological Site, where no radar or metal detecting devices are allowed. With dramatic changes captured in before and after shots, the park showcases its beauty in all seasons, including the stunning transformation brought by snowfall on Beacon Hill. Join the efforts to rebuild this hidden gem and be part of the journey to preserve history for generations to come.

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