monument monument called fort monument granite monument connecticut dedicated defenders fell september monument originally feet high later changed commemorate centennial removed replaced iron capped pyramid monument bears plaque describing events plaque names americans died battle lightning destroyed damaged adjacent features exhibits revolutionary war visitors climb monument visit museum memorial day labor day monument located includes connecticut united_states design monument association incorporated monument designed partnership cornerstone laid september monument completed originally monument feet high later changed commemorate centennial removed replaced iron capped pyramid result renovations height extended feet high plaque monument entrance reads monument erected patronage state connecticut 55th year independence memory brave patriots fell massacre near spot 6th british burnt towns new london spread region plaque details eighty names american defenders killed battle plaque seven minor errors naming minor names deceased significant error read repairs monument repaired grounds renovated appropriation completed early lightning struck monument damage caused noted trivial day says event dim memory exact date lightning struck monument great effect bolt lightning shattered sent pieces ground traveling brass scattered cards wire racks lightning jumped feet monument house damaged brick floor sticking ceiling minor damage inside museum attempted find fitting match original hurricane blew window monument spent mortar monument monument closed repair work day wrote funding repairs historic site required monument continue survive referenced new_york_times article neglected monument bond commission issue approved preservation costs including surrounding entrance memorial gate require repair operation monument formally located includes connecticut united_states came control site connecticut specific branch charge july department reorganized battle monument originally scheduled closed budget cuts instead remain open season monument expected visited thousands people celebration adjacent museum operated daughters american revolution features exhibits revolutionary war battle fort visitors climb monument visit museum memorial day labor day
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