History and Hops: Politics of Treason – The Descent of Benedict Arnold

Explore one of the most fascinating figures in American history during History and Hops: Politics of Treason – The Descent of Benedict Arnold on Sunday, August 16, 2026, from 1 pm to 2 pm at Brass Works Brewing Co. in Waterbury.

Presented as part of the Mattatuck Museum’s History and Hops series, this engaging program features speaker Dayne E. Rugh, who examines the dramatic transformation of his ancestor, Benedict Arnold, from celebrated Revolutionary War hero to America’s most infamous traitor. The presentation offers historical insight into the political, personal, and military events that shaped Arnold’s controversial legacy.

Admission is $10. The program is supported by the George and Grace Long Foundation and the Linford and Mildred White Charitable Fund.

Brass Works Brewing Co. is located at 2066 Thomaston Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06704. For more information or to register, visit https://www.mattmuseum.org/calendar/history-and-hops-benedict-arnold/.