This event is in the "Adults" group The Turtle 3:00pm–4:30pm Adults History Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 19 2026 Thu The Turtle 3:00pm–4:30pm History Open Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: History Registration Required Event Details: The Turtle was America's first submarine, created by David Bushnell, a graduate of Yale University, with a documented record of use in combat against an enemy vessel, on September 6, 1776 in New York City Harbor. Additional Information Photography/Recordings Per the North Haven Memorial Library's Program Policy, the library reserves the right to to photograph/record individuals and groups attending library services and programs. These photos and/or videos may be used for promotional purposes. Participants may request from a staff member that their image, or that of their child, not be used by the Library for these purposes.