Benedict Arnold Historical Figure
Image
Title
Benedict Arnold Historical Figure
Identifier
1977-103.8
Source
Accession No.: 1977-103.8
Description
Benedict Arnold distinguished himself as a military leader in the Revolutionary War, but became bitter when others were promoted ahead of him despite his exemplary record. As commander of West Point in 1780, he planned to betray the fort to the British but the plot was discovered and Arnold spent the rest of his life in exile.
He married socially prominent Peggy Shippen from Philadelphia, who long endured Arnold's life as traitor.
This sculpture is part of American Revolution! George Stuart Historical Figures ® on display at the Museum of Ventura County 2021-2022. More on the figures at the George S. Stuart Historical Figures, US Patriots and Founders webpage.
He married socially prominent Peggy Shippen from Philadelphia, who long endured Arnold's life as traitor.
This sculpture is part of American Revolution! George Stuart Historical Figures ® on display at the Museum of Ventura County 2021-2022. More on the figures at the George S. Stuart Historical Figures, US Patriots and Founders webpage.
Creator
Stuart, George S.
Date
1960s-1970s
Format
Figure
Subject
Arnold, Benedict--1741-1801
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Coverage
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ojai (Calif.)
Publisher
Museum of Ventura County
Rights
Historical Figures® by George S. Stuart
Images © copyright Peter d'Aprix & Dee Finning
Type
Physical Object (Figure)
Language
English
Collection
Citation
Stuart, George S., “Benedict Arnold Historical Figure,” Research Library at The Museum of Ventura County, accessed April 26, 2024, http://photographs.venturamuseum.org/items/show/4634.