State Parks
Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park
Remains of Revolutionary War fort that was the site of 1781 British massacre of American troops. View of shoreline and the surrounding area from 135-foot monument, historic displays, picnic area.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- Free.
- Hours
- Park: year-round. Museum and monument: Memorial Day-Labor Day, Wed.-Sun. 10-5.
- Address
- Monument St. & Park Ave. I-95 Ex. 87
- Phone
- (860) 449-6877
- Website
- www.dep.state.ct.us/stateparks/parks/fort_g
- Map
- Get Directions →
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22nd Annual Lobsterfest
May
9–10
37th Annual Small Craft Weekend
May
14–17
27th Annual Sea Music Festival
May
29
Connecticut Early Music Festival
Jun
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