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In 1781 French troops rallied in Boston and Newport to the aid of the struggling American troops. Before this, General George Washington had led our forefathers for years in a struggle to become a separate nation from Great Britain.
Beginning in June of 1781, troops began their march from the Eastern shores far to the North, a more than 600 mile journey, culminating at Yorktown, Virginia in October 1781. As many events serendipitously fell in place, American and French troops surrounded British troops commanded by General Cornwallis in Yorktown. This siege of Yorktown was a major turning point in the War for Independence. The victory of the the British surrender could not have been had without our French Alliance.
Fast forward to the 21st century; After years of effort, a dedicated group of individuals, passionate in keeping that march of French troops and American soldiers fresh in our minds, convinced our United States Congress that this long moment in history was worth remembering. In March of 2009 this recognition was earned as a permanent moment. The Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route acquired the status of a National Historic Trail.
Please celebrate with us what is in your own back yard, curbside, freeway, or idyllic path. In celebration with The Marchers, please meet your newest National Park Service Historic Trail and one of your oldest neighbors: The Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route.
We begin in June 2011, concluding the March in October 2011 in Yorktown, Virginia. We’ll keep you posted as the schedule becomes more concrete!
Financial support is welcomed and needed to make this a successfull celebration. Your tax deductible contribution can be mailed to: Living History Education Foundation 11 Lake Drive, Buchanan, New York 10511
The French War Veterans’ Color Guard participated in a ceremony in front of a marker commemorating the passage of General Rochambeau’s Army on July 5, 1781.
Mr. J. Michael Cindrich, Mayor of Mt. Kisco and Col. Serge Gabriel addressed the audience. André Ferrara former President of the Federation of French Veterans (NY) and his wife Armella kindly hosted a reception at their home after the ceremony.
Marchers retrace the steps of Rochambeau’s Army
Memorial Day 2011 in New York ~ A Photo Documentary
Pictures of the Memorial Day ceremony aboard the USS Intrepid Museum and during a visit of the USS Iwo Jima.
Photography ~ Daniel Falgerho
Airheads at the Airdrome 2011
The Airhead BMW Club met for a weekend of camping (complete with torrential downpours) socializing and an excellent dinner all thanks to Mike and Karla Friedle and volunteers. However they refuse to take credit for the rain.
Niagara Rose ~ Marilyn Monroe Commission
2011
Written by Rhonda Havlock
Presenting my newest work from my Marilyn Monroe Spectrum Series. This piece was a commission for friend and fellow artist Jason Roussel. This is an Original Art Card measuring 2.5″ x 3.5″ created in pen, ink, and colored pencil on museum bristol board.
AMCA Grand National Supermeet 2011
2011
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The Antique Motorcycle Club of America held its yearly Supermeet at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, NY June 10 through June 12. It’s a social event as well as antique motorcycle enthusiasts’ event. All kinds of machines and all kinds of people always show. You had to be there but even if you weren’t, here a few glipmses.
Underground Howl at New York Underground Museum
2011
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An evening of performance and poetry produced by Phoebe Legere and friends at the New York Underground Museum
RED my MINDS
2011
Written by http://havlock.com
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Written by Surrealism ~ Alchemic Anatomy
2011
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