Portraits of Patriots with Damien Cregeau

Author Damien Cregeau brings Colonel John Trumbull and five fellow Connecticut patriots to vivid life through portraiture, storytelling, and the real—ambitious, flawed, courageous—faces behind the Revolution.

Webb Deane Stevens Museum211 Main StreetWethersfield, CT 06109

Rochambeau Monument Dedication at Meadowview Park

Join the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail and the Middlebury Historical Society for the dedication of the Rochambeau Monument at Meadowview Park in Middlebury, Connecticut.This new monument commemorates the French troops who marched thro......More

Join the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail and the Middlebury Historical Society for the dedication of the Rochambeau Monument at Meadowview Park in Middlebury, Connecticut.This new monument commemorates the French troops who marched through Middlebury in 1781 under the leadership of General Jean-Baptiste de Rochambeau. Their journey was part of the Franco-American alliance that helped secure American independence and led the allied armies toward victory at Yorktown.The dedication will take place on June 27, 2026, the 245th anniversary of the French army’s encampment in Middlebury.Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026 Location: Rochambeau Monument, Meadowview Park, Middlebury, Connecticut

Meadowview Park, Middlebury, Connecticut

Independence Day Community Picnic

Celebrate America's 250th birthday the way it was meant to be marked—with a picnic, live music, and good company at the very houses where the Revolution unfolded.

Webb Deane Stevens Museum 211 Main StreetWethersfield, CT 06109

Wreath Laying Ceremony at Trinity Church

Join the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail for an annual wreath laying ceremony at Trinity Church in Newport, Rhode Island.This commemorative event marks the 1780 arrival of General Jean-Baptiste de Rochambeau and more than 5,000 French t......More

Join the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail for an annual wreath laying ceremony at Trinity Church in Newport, Rhode Island.This commemorative event marks the 1780 arrival of General Jean-Baptiste de Rochambeau and more than 5,000 French troops and sailors who came to support General George Washington and the Continental Army. Their arrival in Newport was a pivotal moment in the Franco-American alliance that helped secure American independence.

French in Newport 2026: Washington-Rochambeau NHT Living History Event

Join the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail in partnership with the Newport Historical Society for French in Newport 2026, a signature living history event commemorating the Franco-American alliance and its role in securing American indepe......More

Join the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail in partnership with the Newport Historical Society for French in Newport 2026, a signature living history event commemorating the Franco-American alliance and its role in securing American independence.Held in the heart of Newport, this annual event brings history to life through reenactments, performances, and interactive experiences that highlight the presence of French troops and naval forces in Rhode Island during the American Revolution. Visitors can explore the story of the allied march to Yorktown and Newport’s vital role as a staging ground for French forces.Stop by the Washington-Rochambeau NHT table to participate in Junior Ranger activities, engage with hands-on history, and discover places to experience the trail today.Throughout the day, enjoy historic trade demonstrations and family-friendly programming across Washington Square and Eisenhower Park, with additional programs at the Colony House.As part of the nation’s 250th anniversary, French in Newport 2026 serves as a key commemorative event highlighting 250 years of shared history between the United States and France.Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Rain or Shine) Location: Washington Square, Newport, Rhode Island

7th Annual March to Yorktown Day

Join the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail and partners in Westfield, New Jersey for the 7th Annual March to Yorktown Day.This commemorative event celebrates Westfield’s role along the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route and include......More

Join the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail and partners in Westfield, New Jersey for the 7th Annual March to Yorktown Day.This commemorative event celebrates Westfield’s role along the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route and includes the dedication of the Washington-Rochambeau Trail Park as part of America’s 250th anniversary.Visitors can experience living history with reenactors portraying General George Washington and General Jean-Baptiste de Rochambeau, enjoy performances by fifes and drums, and take part in a ceremony honoring the allied march to Yorktown. Time: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Location: 201 Mountain Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey