ROGER SHERMAN: A Key Figure in America’s Revolutionary Story

ROGER SHERMAN: A Key Figure in America’s Revolutionary Story


In honor of our nation’s 250th anniversary, the Historical Society is mounting an exhibit of one of the pivotal founding fathers of our democracy and our town’s namesake, Roger Sherman.


This exhibit will be at the Northrop House Museum Saturdays: June 13, 20, 27, July 4 and July 11 — From Noon until 4 P.M. It is a free event open to the public.


Visitors can listen to a brief introduction by volunteers in front of a large timeline highlighting Roger Sherman’s careers and the four founding documents of the United States that were all signed by Sherman—the only founding father to have done so. This informative presentation will be done every half hour: 12:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30 & 3:00 P.M.


Then, the exhibit—which loops through the first floor of historic Northrop House—is a self-guided tour with accompanying, comprehensive booklet—that explores Roger Sherman’s life and his evolution from humble beginnings as a common man to that of a staunch statesman for Connecticut and ultimately as a founding father of the United States of America.


Most attendees will spend 30 to 40 minutes navigating the exhibit’s many displays, designed for school age (10) to adult. This exhibit will enrich a person’s understanding of the creation of the United States and help them understand how Roger Sherman was an important influence in the nation's founding principles, including the Declaration of Independence and the current U.S. Constitution.


It is a must-see for residents, students and history buffs. Anyone interested in knowing more about the man and how the town of Sherman was named in honor of him, nine years after his death, or anyone interested in an overview of how the American Colonies became the United States of America and a democracy.