October 17 @ 2:00 pm
The Turtle: America’s Revolutionary War Submarine
Saturday, October 17, 2:00pm at Mill Hill Historic Park, Norwalk
The Norwalk Historical Society presents an insightful lecture with historian Mark Albertson titled “The Turtle: America’s Revolutionary War Submarine,” taking place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., at Mill Hill Historic Park – Town House, 2 East Wall St., Norwalk, CT.
Historian Mark Albertson will discuss this amazing vessel, invented, designed, and built in Connecticut. Invented and built by David Bushnell, the “Turtle” was piloted by Sergeant Ezra Lee in an attack on the flagship of the British North American fleet, HMS Eagle, the first such attack against an enemy ship in history. Albertson is a historian and educator specializing in American military and constitutional development. His research draws from both academic and military sources, offering an accessible yet scholarly perspective on the roots of the U.S. defense system. Mark’s engaging presentations bring local history to life for audiences of all ages.
This lecture is part of the Norwalk Historical Society’s public programs commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. The Norwalk Historical Society is an America 250|CT Affiliate.