Comments on: Historical Landmarks Contest: Winner by an Arm

By: ponytime

ponytime — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:53:38 +0000

Yay, Arm! I was not aware this was considered obscure. I grew up thereabouts and when I am home Thanksgiving, my parents and I frequently make a pilgrimage to visit the Arm.

By: zach

zach — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:25:20 +0000

In my defense, I grew up in Brooklyn, about 2/10ths of a mile from serial killer Michael Ross’ egg farm. His step mother was even my parents’ real estate agent and a very lovely woman. I wouldn’t say we’re proud of it, but we own up to it. I love norwich, but The Rose City does have several plaques and signs proclaiming “The Birthplace of Benedict Arnold!”

By: gus

gus — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:56:45 +0000

I wish I had entered Benedict Arnold’s Boot. Ben took over a sloppy command and won the battle known as “The Turning Point Of The American Revolution”. Ben was wounded in the leg. Years later a group wanted to honor his actions, without changing his traitor reputation. It was decided to honor his wound, so a statue of his boot was made and placed on the site, now a National Historical Park. Do I get a consolation tee-shirt? I’m not picky and wear a large!!

By: Shawn

Shawn — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:33:05 +0000

I resent Zach’s remarks about my birthplace and the birthplace of Benedict Arnold (Norwich, CT). I don’t think that anyone from Norwich or any true Nutmegger (which Zach claims to be) has ever claimed to be proud of the Benedict Arnold legacy. I take offense sir and ask for a retraction and a apology.

By: Witty Nickname

Witty Nickname — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:07:41 +0000

Joke is on you guys, I just checked the book out from the library, and his other book as well, “Lies my teacher told me”

By: kat

kat — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:26:32 +0000

i think zack should have won!