The Midnight Ride of Sybil Ludington

In 1777, British General William Tryon invaded Danbury, Conn in search of the patriot Colonel Henry Ludington. As the raid continued, a weary traveler informed Henry of the attack. In an act of bravery and patriotism, his eldest daughter, Sybil, volunteered to ride through the night on horseback to rally the patriots to defend. Learn the tale of this unlikely hero in this episode of Simple Civics!