Morning light shines across Gloucester Courthouse in Gloucester, Virginia. During the 1781 Yorktown campaign, allied operations extended into Gloucester County, including the movement of Lauzun’s Legion across the York River from Yorktown.
Living history programs help connect visitors to the American and French alliance, Newport’s role as a French army base, and the story of the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route.
The Rochambeau statue in Newport, Rhode Island, honors French General Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, whose forces joined the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
The Newport Colony House stands in the heart of Newport, Rhode Island, where French forces arrived in 1780 before joining the allied march toward Yorktown.
Physical Address:
Washington-Rochambeau National Historic Trail
Make requests of Trail Administrator at Johnny_Carawan@NPS.gov
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Mailing Address:
Washington-Rochambeau National Historic Trail
King of Prussia, PA 19406
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Email Address: Johnny_Carawan@NPS.gov
Description: Washington-Rochambeau National Historic Trail
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This 680-mile-long trail follows the paths taken by George Washington's Continental Army and Jean-Baptiste de Rochambeau's Expédition Particulière during their 1781 march from Newport, Rhode Island, to Yorktown, Virginia. France's support in America's struggle for independence was vital to victory at Yorktown. The trail commemorates that victory and the lasting Franco-American friendship.
park designation:National Historic Trail
Directions:
The Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail encompasses over 680 miles of land and water trails through Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia
For detailed directions, please visit this link.
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Washington-Rochamebeau National Historic Trail
There are many historic sites, museums, and parks (federal, state, and local) along the Trail. Operating hours will vary from site to site. We recommend contacting the individual sites for specific information.
Weather Information:
With over 680 miles of land and water trails and hundreds of historical sites, there is a wide variety in weather. Please check with your favorite weather website before traveling.