Lebanon in the Revolution

War Office - the Pentagon of the Revolution. Tier 1 - A deep well of the Revolution.

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[Verified] The War Office on the green was headquarters of the Council of Safety (1775-1783) - called 'the Pentagon of the Revolution.' Gov. Jonathan Trumbull Sr. directed Connecticut's war effort from here. - ConnecticutHistory.org

[Estimate] The Council met more than 1,000 times during the war - some accounts say 'over 1,100.' - ConnecticutHistory.org

[Tradition] A secret tunnel is said to have linked the War Office to Trumbull's house. - Town of Lebanon

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