Rochambeau Festival Set For 'Revolutionary' Return To Yorktown
YORKTOWN, NY — The Rochambeau Festival will return for a second year to commemorate the important role that French General Rochambeau and his army played in helping America gain independence from Great Britain.Organizers say that the festival, which will be held on May 18 and May 19, is an immersive experience that aims to teach visitors about the Revolutionary War and Franco-American Alliance events in U.S. history. Attendees will be able to learn more about Generals Rochambeau and Washington, the locations of the encampments in New York and what important events took place right here in Westchester County.The Rochambeau Festival is produced by the Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Association — New York (W3R-NY), in collaboration with the Yorktown Heritage Preservation Commission / Yorktown 250 and the Yorktown Grange."We are excited to produce a festival where everyone can dive into the history that happened in our backyards and learn about the crucial role Rochambeau played in aiding Washington and the Continental Army," Lynn Briggs, Chair of W3R-NY, said.Families will have the chance to join an encampment setup, drill with model muskets, see animals like oxen (Oak and Birch), and learn butter or cheese making. There will also be a tactical weapons demonstration and battle with the Brigade of the American Revolution. On May 19, a short bus tour from Rochambeau Park will take visitors on a guided tour of Yorktown’s historic encampment sites. Guests will be also be able to enjoy French and American food and beverages.The two-day festival will take place at Rochambeau Park, also known as the Yorktown Grange Fair Grounds, located at 99 Moseman Road in Yorktown Heights. The site is one of five locations where French forces camped in Yorktown in 1781, known then as Crompond. It was dedicated to General Rochambeau on September 18, 1954.The festival will run on both days from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the cost is $10 per car for parking.Find out more information about the Rochambeau Festival here.The article Rochambeau Festival Set For 'Revolutionary' Return To Yorktown appeared first on Yorktown-Somers, NY Patch.
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