For too long, the names of those who fought for American independence have been incomplete on Wilton’s Revolutionary War Monument. This year, Wilton takes a historic step in redressing the past by officially adding Pomp Russell to the town’s American Revolutionary War Memorial.
An enslaved patriot who stood on the front lines at the Battle of Bennington in 1777, Pomp’s journey is a profound testament to the pursuit of liberty. Join historian, teacher and genealogist Judy Granger as she reveals the "twists and turns" of Pomp’s life—from his time as a young soldier to his life as a freed man and respected citizen. We will explore how his presence in Wilton didn't just impact his neighbors, but served as a powerful catalyst for the local abolitionist movement. This is more than a history lecture; it is a community coming together to learn more about a local hero who is finally being given his rightful place in our collective memory.