Description
America 250 Westport T-Shirt—The Minute Man
Located in the center of the intersection at Compo Road South and Compo Beach Road, it is one of Westport’s most iconic landmarks.
Why He is Kneeling
While there are four famous “Minute Man” statues in the country (the others are in Massachusetts), Westport’s is the only one that depicts the patriot on one knee.
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The Meaning: The kneeling pose signifies that he is “at the ready,” keeping a watchful eye toward Compo Hill, where the final engagement of the Battle of Compo Hill took place in April 1777.
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The Equipment: He is holding a flintlock musket with his powder horn ready, dressed in the everyday “work clothes” of a colonial farmer rather than a formal military uniform.
Historical Context
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The Artist: It was created by Westport artist H. Daniel Webster and dedicated in 1910 to mark the 133rd anniversary of the British landing at Compo Beach.
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The Battle: The monument marks the spot of the fiercest fighting during the Danbury Raid, when roughly 2,000 British troops landed at Compo Beach, marched to Danbury to burn Continental Army supplies, and were harassed by local militia—led by Benedict Arnold (before he switched sides)—on their retreat back to their ships.
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Pop Culture Trivia: The statue actually made a national television appearance in a 1957 episode of I Love Lucy!
- Available in White, Sport Grey, Black and Sand
- Soft, comfortable unisex fit
- Durable print designed for long-term wear
- Flat, high-contrast artwork ideal for apparel
- The logo is enlarged on image for viewing
- The CT 5 Star logo represents the fifth state to join the Union
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