Awakenings and Revolutions: The Harts, Saybrook, and the New Nation Written by historian Elizabeth Nermen

This book was written as part of the 2026 America-250 celebration. It is a critically acclaimed history about Saybrook during the Revolutionary War, authored by historian and Historical Society member Elizabeth Normen. She describes how Saybrook was impacted by the Revolutionary War, bringing the Revolution home to Saybrook. It chronicles the history of the Hart family—and others—as soldiers on the battlefield, privateers on the high seas, and civic leaders bolstering the homefront.

Buy the paperback version at a reduced price by visiting the Archives Building, open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 AM- Noon, 350 Main Street, Old Saybrook. $18 members, $ 20 non-members, cash or credit cards accepted.