W3R Events in 1781 and 225th Anniv. in 2006 

History of: 1775, 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779, 1780, 1781, 1782, 1783
Commemorations: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, . . . ., . . . .
  For commemorations after 2006 see The W3R Commons

MARCH TO YORKTOWN information is printed in blue

This schedule covers W3R events that draw people from several states or move through several states. Tentative events (marked with ??) are being settled by the major sponsors of re-enactments and related events. Updated drafts will be posted as arrangements are finalized. Links to sites with full information and contact information will be posted as it becomes available.

Events of the Revolution 225th Anniversary Events
1781 ================= JAN. 2006 =================
  Jan 28: Meeting in Lebanon CT to organize the MARCH TO VICTORY
Mar 05: Kingston RI: Re-enactment of Washington's visit here 225 years ago. Contact helenallen@verizon.net

Events of the Revolution 225th Anniversary Events
1781 ================= APR. 2006 =================
Apr 08: Newport RI: A ball was held in the 1738 Colony House at the conclusion of Washington's spring visit to Newport to plan the Yorktown Campaign with French General the Comte de Rochambeau. Peggy Champlin's diary (transcribed by George Champlin Mason) listed many of the dances. Apr 08: Newport RI: A "rigorous re-creation" (organized by John Miller) of the Ball held by Rochambeau in Washington's honor on this day in 1781. Admission is by advance registration only ($25.00/person). Proper period costume is required. Call (757)-229-1775 or email: newporthse@widomaker.com
May 21-22: Washington and Rochambeau meet in Wethersfield CT May 6: Newport RI to Portsmouth - 1st RI leg of the Scout hike of the W3R Interested units please contact Ed Rizy at rizyinri@yahoo.com
May 6-7: Danbury CT - Encampment and re-enactmentat Kenosia Town Park. Sheldon's Dragoons, Continental and French troops, crafters, artificers, and sutlers will celebrate CT's roles in the W3R and as "the provision state". Contact: Birgit Guertin at bguertin@danburyhistorical.org
May 7: Valley Forge PA - Washington Memorial Chapel 11:15 AM worship service commemorating the U.S-France alliance followed by a procession to the Grand Parade ground for a review of re-enactors.
May 12-13: Wethersfield CT - Central Connecticut State Univ. will host a one-day educational symposium to celebrate the 225th anniversary of the conference between Washington and Rochambeau on 1781 May 21. There will be scholarly writings, performances, visual and audio art, thematic curricula, and re-enactments of the allied army.
May 13: Bristol RI to East Providence - 2nd RI leg of the Scout hike of the W3R Interested units please contact Ed Rizy at rizyinri@yahoo.com
May 18-19: Paris: European Involvement in the American Revolution, a symposium of scholars at L' Ecole Militaire, sponsored by the French Ministry of Defense.
May 20: East Providence to Providence RI - 3rd RI leg of the Scout hike of the W3R
May 20: Scotland, CT: Dedication of a W3R interpretive marker at the Huntington Homestead Museum at 1:00 PM. Contact: kpring@snet.net
May 20-21: Scotland, CT: W3R "2006 Campaign Opener" and encampment, with militia exercises and maneuvers by the Connecticut Colony Military Association and a march through Scotland by Boy Scout units representing the four divisions of the French Army. 1:00 PM dedication and unveiling of first W3R-CT marker at the Huntington House Museum. Contact: kpring@snet.net
May 20: Southington CT: Rochambeau Day. 9 AM Dedication of a W3R interpretive marker; 10:15 parade; 11:00 commemoration at Rochambeau Monument in Marion
May 20 and 21: Wethersfield CT: W3R "Revolutionary Home Front" tours of the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum (10 AM - 4 PM). Greetings from General Washington's delegation plus a panel discussion, encampment and music at the Webb House and Barn starting at 1:30 PM. Authentic choral concert at the First Church Congregational at 4 PM. Dedication of W3R interpretive marker at 5:30 PM. See www.webb-deane-stevens.org
May 27: Providence to Cranston RI - 4th RI leg of the Scout hike of the W3R Interested units please contact Ed Rizy at rizyinri@yahoo.com

Events of the Revolution 225th Anniversary Events
1781 ================= JUNE   2006 =================
June 10: French troops start by naval transport from Newport RI
June 18: French troops leave Providence RI
June 19: French troops enter CT
June 21: Lauzun's hussars leave camp in Lebanon CT 		June 1: Farmington CT 6:00-8:45 PM Series of events at First Church of Christ. Contact: A.M.Portia Corbett at amportia@comcast.net
June 3: Cranston to Potterville RI - 5th RI leg of the Scout hike of the W3R Interested units please contact Ed Rizy at rizyinri@yahoo.com
June 10: Potterville to Greene RI - 6th RI leg of the Scout hike of the W3R Interested units please contact Ed Rizy at rizyinri@yahoo.com
June 11: Yorktown Heights NY: 225th anniv of Battle at Pine's Bridge Meet at Peter Pratt's Inn. Contact Jim Johnson at milhistr@frontiernet.net
June 15: East Farms CT (Pierrepont Cemetery) 4:00 PM Memorial Ceremony
June 15: Waterbury CT (Town Green) 5:30 PM Dedication of W3R marker. Contact Jim Whitney at jim@waterburyregion.com
June 17-18: Southbury CT:
Jun 16: Providence RI: MARCH TO YORKTOWN encampment in Newport
Jun 17: Providence RI: Brown University 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM symposium on "France and the American Revolution"
-- 2:30 PM MARCH TO YORKTOWN step-off parade to the State House.
Jun 18: (Morning) Greene RI, completion of the RI Scout hike of the W3R as RI Scouts handoff banner to CT Scouts on Rt 14 near the RI/CT state line. Contact Ed Rizy at rizyinri@yahoo.com
Jun 18: MARCH TO YORKTOWN: Providence to Watermans Tavern RI
Jun 17-18: Southbury CT: "Washington-Rochambeau Weekend" commemoration and encampment. Boy Scouts march from Breakneck Hill to event site on Flood Ridge Road in Southbury. Ball with period musicians.
June 17: Valley Forge PA: W3R exhibit opens at Valley Forge National Historic Park
Jun 19: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Watermans Tavern RI to Plainfield CT
Jun 20: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Plainfield to Windham CT:
Jun 21: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Windham to Bolton CT: Heritage Day" is dedicated to the French encampments here.
Jun 22: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Bolton to East Hartford CT: and camp at East Hartford June 23-4. Contact Hans dePold at hans_de_pold@sbcglobal.net
June 21: Andover CT. 4:00 PM Dedication of W3R marker.
Contact Ann Rhinelander at Ajwr22@aol.com
June 24: Bolton CT "Historical day" Dedication of W3R marker. Contact Hans dePold at hans_de_pold@sbcglobal.net
Jun 25: MARCH TO YORKTOWN East Hartford to Farmington CT
Dedication of W3R marker in Farmington.
Jun 26: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Farmington to Barnes Tavern (Marion) CT
Jun 27: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Marion to Break Neck CT
Jun 28: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Break Neck to Monroe CT and camp at Newtown June 29-30.
June 29: Newtown CT 4:00 PM Dedication of W3R marker.
June 30: Philadelphia PA: W3R exhibit opens at Independence Visitor Center Contact Win Carroll at wincarroll@comcast.net

Events of the Revolution 225th Anniversary Events
1781 ================= JULY   2006 =================
July 6: French troops arrive at Phillipsburg (now Dobb's Ferry) NY
July 7 to Aug 19 - allies test the defenses around New York City 		July 1: Monroe CT. 9:00 AM Dedication of W3R marker.
Contact Richard Orr at sherifforr@aol.com
July 1: Danbury CT. 1:00 PM Dedication of W3R marker.
Contact: Birgit Guertin at bguertin@danburyhistorical.org
Jul 1: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Monroe to Ridgebury CT
for Ridgebury's "March to Victory" weekend Re-enactors from the Brigade of the American Revolution (BAR) will portray French, American, Loyalist, and British soldiers encamped in the field as they would have appeared during comte de Rochambeau's visit of 1781. Dedication of W3R marker. Re-enactment of 1781 costume ball for Rochambeau's 50th birthday;
Jul 2: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Ridgebury CT to Bedford NY
Jul 3: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Bedford to New Castle (Mt Kisco) NY
Jul 4: MARCH TO YORKTOWN New Castle to Philipsburg NY then disperses until Aug 17.
Jul 2-4: Yorktown VA: Victory Center -- a themed event, including military drills during the 225th anniversary year of the momentous American victory at the Siege of Yorktown.
July 4: Wilmington DE: Amtrak Station -- 11:00 AM Ribbon-cutting for installation of the first kiosk to deliver W3R information to the public.
July 15-16: Williamsburg VA: 225th anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Green Spring
July 22-23: Cross River NY: Commemoration of the Grand Reconnaissance at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. Contact Jim Johnson at milhistr@frontiernet.net

Events of the Revolution 225th Anniversary Events
1781 ================= AUG.  2006 =================
Aug 25: the allied forces enter NJ and move along several routes
Aug 31: French fleet arrives off the Virginia Capes 		Aug 18: MARCH TO YORKTOWN re-assembles at Philipsburg NY
Aug 19-20: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Philipsburg to Pines Bridge NY and rests there for one day
Aug 21: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Pines Bridge to Hunts Tavern NY
Aug 22: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Hunts Tavern to Kings Ferry NY
Aug 23: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Kings Ferry to Stony Point NY
Aug 24: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Stony Point to Suffern NY
Aug 25: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Suffern NY to Pompton NJ
Aug 26: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Pompton to Whippany NJ
Aug 27: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Whippany to Liberty Corner NJ
Aug 28: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Liberty Corner to Millstone NJ
Aug 25: Verplank NY: Talk on "The Franco-American Encampment at Philipsburg and the Beginnnings of the Yorktown Campaign: 6 July to 25 August 1781", by Dr. Robert Selig.
Aug 26-27: Crossing of the Hudson River from Verplank (Kings Point) to Stony Point. Contact Jim Johnson at milhistr@frontiernet.net
Aug 26: Elkton MD: 10 AM: Parade of Continental Regiment re-enactors reviewed by General Washington to commemorate the W3R march; refreshments at the historic Hollinsgworth House. Contact Eric Mease at Eric.F.Mease@USA.dupont.com
Aug 29-30: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Millstone to Princeton NJ and rest there one day
Aug 31: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Princeton to Trenton NJ

Events of the Revolution 225th Anniversary Events
1781 ================= SEPT.   2006 =================
Sept 2: French troops from the Caribbean arrive in Williamstown VA
Sept 3: the allied troops enter PA
Sept 6: troops enter DE -- the French by land, the Americans by water
Sept 8: some allied troops take boats from Elk Landing MD, rest march on
Sept 9-12: Washington hosts Rochambeau and top officers at Mt Vernon
Sept 12: having beaten off the British fleet under Graves, de Grasse blockades the Chesapeake Bay; The allied wagon train and cattle cross the Potomac River into VA
Sept 18-21: the bulk of allied troops board transport ships at Annapolis
Sept 24: troop transports begin arriving at Williamsburg VA
Sept 28: allied troops move from Williamsburg to Yorktown. The investment is completed at night, and the siege begins. 		Sept 1(Fri): MARCH TO YORKTOWN Trenton NJ to Red Lion Tavern (Bristol PA)
Sept 1: Philadelphia PA: Evening Gala for the W3R-PA (costume or business clothes) at the Independence Hall Visitors Center. Contact Win Carroll at wincarroll@comcast.net
Sept 2-3: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Bristol to Philadelphia PA and rest one day there
Sept 2: Contact Win Carroll at wincarroll@comcast.net
(11 AM) Philadelphia: W3R parade from Independence Hall to Washington Square;
(3 PM) Chester PA: W3R parade from Historic District to John Morton's grave.
Sept 3: Philadelphia 2:00 PM Tea at The Historical Society of Frankford (just off Frankford Avenue at Orthodox Street) and meet with the American and French re-enactors of the March
Sept 4: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Philadelphia to Chester PA
Sept 5(Tue): MARCH TO YORKTOWN Chester PA to Wilmington DE
(10 AM) border ceremony at Robinson House (Naamans Road and Rt 13)
(3:30 PM) Welcome to Wilmington at Friends Meeting House (4th and Washington)
(7:00 PM) Lecture on "The Battle of the Capes" at Delaware Military Academy (112 Middleboro Road, Wilmington, 0.3 miles off Rt 4 by Banning Park)
Sept 6: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Wilmington to Christiana DE
Sept 6: Arlington VA (Fort Myer Officers’ Club): talk on the Second Battle of the Virginia Capes (1781)
Sept 7: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Christiana DE to Elkton MD
(10 AM) border ceremony on Old Baltimore Pike, 100 yards south of Dixie Line Road
Sept 8: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Elkton to Perryville and then Havre de Grace MD
Sept 9: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Perryville to Bush MD
Sept 9: Alexandria VA: Gen. Washington will speak about the allied march to Yorktown and his hopes for American independence at 1:00 PM at the Lloyd House, 220 North Washington St. This is free, but an advance reservation is required due to the limit of 50 participants. Contact Joe Dooley at (703)-534-3053 joexyz@verizon.net
Sept 10: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Bush to White Marsh MD
Sept 11-12: MARCH TO YORKTOWN White Marsh to Baltimore MD and rest one day there
Sept 12: Elkton MD: Hollinsgworth House: 7 PM: Dr. Robert Selig will discuss the role of northeast Maryland in the W3R. Contact Eric Mease at Eric.F.Mease@USA.dupont.com
Sept 13: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Baltimore to Waterloo MD
Sept 14: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Waterloo to Crownsville MD
Sept 15-18: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Crownsville to Annapolis MD and rest three days there
Sept 19: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Annapolis to Bladensburg MD
Sept 20: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Bladensburg MD to Georgetown DC, and rest two days
Sept 23: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Georgetown DC to Mount Vernon VA return to camp at the Lee Fendall House in Alexandria (original campsite for the baggage train)
Sept 23: Fredricksburg VA - Gens. Washington and Weedon will discuss their progress in the fight against the British in Virginia. Come to Eileen's at the Chimneys, 623 Caroline St. at 1:00 PM. Free light fare, cash bar, but an advance reservation is required due to the limit of 50 participants. Contact Joe Dooley at (703)-534-3053 joexyz@verizon.net
Sept 24: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Mount Vernon to Colchester VA
Sept 25: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Colchester to Dumfries VA
Sept 26: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Dumfries to Peyton’s Tavern VA
Sept 27-8: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Peyton’s Tavern to Fredericksburg VA and rest one day
Sept 28: Revolutionary Day -- students meet General George Washington, General Lafayette, Lord Cornwallis, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe at Ash Lawn - Highland, Pres. Monroe's home.
Sept 29: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Fredericksburg to Belvedere Plantation VA
Sept 30: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Belvedere Plantation to Bowling Green VA
Sept 30: Hartford CT -- W3R Commemorative Events [no details yet]
Sept 28-Oct 1: Wilmington DE - "A Revolutionary Weekend";
Contact DelRev225th@aol.com
Sept 28 (Thur): all-day symposium From Revolution to Republic: Black Patriots of the 18th Century at Bellevue Hall, Bellevue State Park (take Exit 9 from I-95, go south on Marsh Road, and follow signs).
4 PM interpretive sign dedication at the Robinson House, followed by a "Revolutionary Pub Night" from 5-8 PM. Make a reservation by calling (302)-792-0285.
Sept 29 (Fri):
2-4 PM Reception at Cooch's Bridge (961 Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, near Rt 896)
8 PM Gala premier of the family musical "Billy Lee's Washington" at the Baby Grand (818 Market St., Wilmington) For tickets call (302)-652-5577
Sept 30 (Sat): 9-2 Pencader Heritage Day at Dayett Mills (off Old Baltimore Pike just west of where Rt 72 crosses)
9:30 Honoring Dr. Capelle's contributions (French army surgeon) at Old Swedes Church (606 Church St, Wilmington)
10 AM family musical "Billy Lee's Washington" (see above)
noon - Tribute to the French Soldiers of the American Revolution at Tubman-Garrett Park (along the river at end of Orange St, Wilmington)
1 PM (and hourly) presentations of Revolutionary personalities at Tubman-Garrett Park (location above)
All day: Military encampment and music at Greenbank Mill (200 yards north on Rt 41 after crossing Rt 2.) David and Ginger Hildebrand perform Revolutionary music
Oct 1 (Sun): 1 PM "Delaware's Captured RW Flag" history and unveiling at the Historical Society of Delaware (505 Market St. Wilmington)
1 PM (and hourly) presentations of Revolutionary personalities at Tubman-Garrett Park (location above)
All day: self-guided tours of Delaware's Revolutionary sites
All day: Military encampment at Greenbank Mill (200 yards north on Rt 41 after crossing Rt 2.)

Events of the Revolution 225th Anniversary Events
1781 ================= OCT.  2006 =================
Oct 19: Cornwallis' army surrenders. Oct 01: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Bowling Green to Dawn VA
Oct 02: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Dawn to Hanover Courthouse VA
Oct 03: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Hanover Courthouse to Hartfield VA
Oct 04: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Hartfield to Talleysville VA
Oct 05: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Talleysville to Taono VA
Oct 06: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Taono to Williamsburg VA
Oct 07: MARCH TO YORKTOWN Williamsburg to Yorktown VA
Oct 4: Arlington VA (Fort Myer Officers’ Club): talk on the Siege of Yorktown (1781) by Glenn Williams (US Army Center of Military History).
Oct 14-15: Washington DC: Dedication of the refurbished statue of Gen. Rochambeau in Lafayette Square. Contact: pat.aj@verizon.net
Oct 16-22: The France Society SAR will tour Yorktown and the southern VA cities where French troops wintered over
Oct 19-22: Yorktown VA 225th Anniversary celebrations
Oct 19: ceremony at the French cemetery, parade to the Monument to Alliance and Victory, and band concert.
At 7:00 PM there will be a banquet -- with Generals Washington, Rochambeau, and Lafayette to celebrate the Victory of Liberty over Tyranny. This is at the Crowne Plaza Williamsburg at Fort Magruder, 6945 Pocahontas Trail in Williamsburg. As of Oct 5 there are no tickets left.
Oct 20: tactical demonstrations, re-enactment at Endview Plantation, dancing
Oct 21: Revolutionary War encampment, re-enactment of attacks on redoubts, massed music demonstration
Oct 22: ecumenical church service at the Monument to Alliance and Victory, re-enactment of the peace parley and surrender, choral music.
Oct 19-22: Western CT encampment of re-enactors. Contact Paul Ackermann at Paul.Ackermann@usma.edu
Nov 4: de Grasse departs for the Carribean with Saint-Simon's French Corps, carrying some U.S. reinforcements to Gen. Greene's southern army.
Nov 5: the Continental regiments march north to their defensive posts around New York. French troops remain for the winter in the area of York, Gloucester and Williamsburg. 		.

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