About this Event
The presents an insightful lecture with historian Mark Albertson titled “The Turtle: America's Revolutionary War Submarine,” taking place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., at Mill Hill Historic Park – Town House, 2 East Wall St., Norwalk, CT.
Historian Mark Albertson will discuss this amazing vessel, invented, designed, and built in Connecticut. Invented and built by David Bushnell, the "Turtle" was piloted by Sergeant Ezra Lee in an attack on the flagship of the British North American fleet, HMS Eagle, the first such attack against an enemy ship in history.
This lecture is part of the Norwalk Historical Society’s public programs commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. The Norwalk Historical Society is an America 250|CT Affiliate.
📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
🕑 2:00 – 3:00 PM (EST)
📍 Mill Hill Historic Park – Town House, 2 East Wall Street, Norwalk, CT
🎙️ Speaker: Mark Albertson
About Mark Albertson
Mark Albertson is a historian and educator specializing in the development of American military and constitutional history. His research draws from both academic and military sources, offering an accessible yet scholarly perspective on the roots of the U.S. defense system.
He is the historical research editor at Army Aviation magazine in Monroe, Connecticut, and the historian for the Army Aviation Association of America. Albertson has authored several books: USS Connecticut: Constitution State Battleship; They’ll Have to Follow You! The Triumph of the Great White Fleet; On History: A Treatise. He is working on a two-volume effort on the history of Army Aviation, titled Sky Soldiers: The Saga of Army Aviation. He has also published articles in a variety of newspapers and magazines.
About the Norwalk Historical Society
The Norwalk Historical Society was incorporated in 1899, dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of Norwalk, Connecticut. Through engaging programs, exhibits, and events, the Society connects the community to its historical roots and ensures that the stories of the past continue to inspire future generations.
The Norwalk Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Two locations in Norwalk, CT:
- Mill Hill Historic Park, 2 East Wall Street
- Norwalk Historical Society Museum, 141 East Avenue.
For more information:
norwalkhistoricalsociety.org | [email protected] | 203-846-0525.
Photo 1: Image source unknown; illustration based on Henry L. Abbot's 1881 reconstruction of Bushnell's American Turtle. Original engraving: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.
Photo 2: Bushnell’s American turtle, 1881 – by Henry L. Abbott. Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Used under the Public Domain.
Photo 3: Mark Albertson, Historian
Event venue & nearby stays
Mill Hill Historic Park, 2 East Wall Street, Norwalk, United States
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