The first print copy of the report was presented by W3R-PA chair Win Carroll to Kim Sajet, President and CEO of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia.
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Contact Information:
W3R Association of Pennsylvania 219 Sugartown Road, Ste. R103 Wayne, PA 19087-5835 Phone/FAX: 610-254-0340 Email: W3R-PA@comcast.net Honorary Board of the W3R-PAHonorary Chair: Hon. Edward G. Rendell,Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Honorary Vice Chair: Michael Scullin, Esq., Honorary French Consul Honorary Board:
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Officers and Directors for 2007-8President: Winchell S. CarrollVice President: Ursula Reed Secretary: Ann Patten Treasurer: Philip M. Anders Board of Directors:
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Historic Routes: full line = French forces, dotted line = U.S. forces
[source = Research Report for PA]
Timeline:
Research Report for PennsylvaniaThe Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1781-1783: An Historical and Architectural Survey, by Dr. Robert A. Selig (W3R in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Inc., 2007).--- Intro, Chaps 1-5 (pages 001-061)
NOTE: The detailed descriptions and photographs of 75 W3R Architectural Resources -- buildings that stood on or near the W3R in Pennnsylvania in 1781 -- have not been posted due to their large file size (70 MB). You may order a copy of the 75 W3R Architectural Resources by calling (610)-254-0340 or Emailing w3r-pa@comcast.net |
The first print copy of the report was presented by W3R-PA chair Win Carroll
to Kim Sajet, President and CEO of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia.
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W3R-PA CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE EFFORT TO PASS IN CONGRESS HR1286 AND S686 BY CONDUCTING EVENTS DESIGNED TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND SUPPORT FOR THE PROPOSED NATIONAL HISTORICAL TRAIL RUNNING FROM NEWPORT, RI, TO YORKTOWN, VA.
THE FOLLOWING IS OUR TENTATIVE PLAN FOR PUBLIC EVENTS – REV. # 5
W3R-PA CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE EFFORT TO PASS IN CONGRESS HR1286 AND
S2180 / S686 BY CONDUCTING EVENTS DESIGNED TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS
AND SUPPORT FOR THE PROPOSED NATIONAL HISTORICAL TRAIL
RUNNING FROM NEWPORT, RI, TO YORKTOWN, VA.
THE FOLLOWING IS OUR TENTATIVE PLAN FOR PUBLIC EVENTS:
D A T E DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT
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2/4/08 FRENCH AMBASSADOR VISITS W3R EXHIBIT AT THE INDEPENDENCE VISITOR CENTER
3/31/08 CO-SPONSOR THE WHITE HOUSE COMMISSION ON REMEM-BRANCES’ CEREMONY
AT INDEPENDENCE HALL AND VALLEY FORGE
MARCH REDEDICATION OF W3R EXHIBIT AT THE INDEPENDENCE VISITOR CENTER
4/17/08 VISIT BY THE ROCHAMBEAU FAMILY TO PHILADELPHIA INCLUDING VISIT
TO W3R EXHIBIT AT THE INDEPENDENCE VISITOR CENTER
MAY 2008 PRESS CONFERENCE – AT SCHUYLKILL BANKS PARK
JULY DEDICATION OF W3R EXHIBIT WHEN IT IS MOVED FROM THE
IVC TO THE WELCOME CENTER AT VALLEY FORGE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK
SEPT FRENCH ALLIANCE EXHIBIT AT THE PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
SEPT 3 11 AM: CO-SPONSOR THE REDEDICATION OF FRENCH ALLIANCE
PLAQUE IN THE COURT YARD OF PHILADELPHIA’S CITY HALL
Afternoon: EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM AT THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PENNSYLVANIA.
TOPIC: “THE TREATY OF PARIS AND THE TREATY’S IMPACT ON PENNSYLVANIA”
SEPT 13 225TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TREATY OF PARIS.
Morning: PARADE PAST INDEPENDENCE HALL TO WASHINGTON SQUARE
LUNCHEON AT THE CITY TAVERN.
2 PM WREATH-LAYING AT THE ORNAMENTAL ARCH AT VALLEY FORGE.
FALL ANNOUNCE PLANS FOR A ROCHAMBEAU ROOM IN A LOCAL MUSEUM
FALL CO-HOST VISIT BY FRENCH PRESIDENT, NICHOLAS SARKOZY
FALL CELEBRATION, HOPEFULLY OF THE PASSAGE OF HR1286 AND S2180/S686
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2008 Feb 04: Philadelphia PA --
The French Ambassador and Consul General visited Independence National Historical Park.
While there they visited the newly refurbish W3R exhibit on the first floor of the Independence Visitor Center.
This exhibit was installed in June, 2006 and will be moved to Valley Forge National Historical Park this summer.
Pictured below (left to right, photo courtesy of Win Carroll)) are: Michael Scullin, Esq - Honorary French Consul in Philadelphia and HonoraryCo-Chair of the W3R-PA, Consul General Michel Schaffhauser, Bill Moore - President and CEO of the Independence Visitor Center, Cynthia MacLeod - Superintendent of Independence National Historical Park, and the Hon. Pierre Vimont - The French Ambassador to the USA |
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2008 Jan: Philadelphia -- Plans are being made to refurbish the plaque that was placed on City Hall in 1908
to commemorate the campsite of the French Army on this site in 1781.
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Dr. Lynn Miller, Prof. Jonathan Dull, and Dr. Robert Selig
Ben Franklin, George Washington, Rochambeau, and Lafayette gave brief talks to the crowds that gathered to view the parades. The first parade passed Independence Hall in Philadelphia in the morning. The second passed through the Historic District of Chester in the afternoon.
A 55 minute video of the parades, with a television interview of Win Carroll and Dr. Robert Selig summarizing the history of the French Army in the United States. This is best viewed at "original size".
Mr. Carroll has completed a draft of PA Grant request for $40,000 and given it to attorney Susan Garrison for her review, prior to submittal to the state agency.
He also updated the Pennsylvania section W3Rwebsite, which has a 2007 calendar of events and pictures from past events held.
US Senate bill S686 and House version HR1286 are written with Specter, Gerlach, Schartz, and Murphy signed on. Letters have been sent to Casey, Sestak, Brady, Pitts, and Platts to ask them to co-sponsor. Ms. Reed said the best way to make contact is by telephone. The W3R President Kim Burdick, has given supporting congressional testimony.
Copies of the NPS Study on W3R, a colorful book dated October, 2006 was passed around. It details alternatives for marking and preserving the trail.
Mr. Carroll attended the VFNHP commemoration of the French Alliance on May 6 and also attended the PSSDAR Conference in York, PA each on behalf of W3R-PA. He also has met with the new president of the Historical Society of PA, Ms. Kim Saget, in support of W3R.
Ms. Dennis has agreed to serve on the W3R-USA Board as the 3rd representative from PA.
Ms. Reed will formalize names and titles to be listed in Robert Selig's Resource Guide as supporters and contributors to his project.
Plans for 2007 were discussed.
--- July 15-31 225th anniversary of Washington and Rochambeau meeting
--- Sept 1-5 225th anniversary of the French army returning to Philadelphia, received by the US Congress.
--- Dec 14 University of PA gives honoree degrees to 5 French military officers
--- TBA Rededication of plaque in the court yard at City Hall
--- TBA W3R Exhibit moved to VFNHP from Independence Hall Visitors Center
--- TBA Details of W3R Parade for Philadelphia and Chester on Sept 1
Supplemental fund raising of approximately $10,000 is required to support events in 2007. Ideas discussed include French community contacts and local foundations.
The meeting adjourned at 12:15 PM. Next meeting: Tuesday, June 19th, 2007, 11:00 AM at Hopkinson House.
- - - - - - - - - Respectfully, Ann Patten -- Secretary
Michael Scullin (Honorary French Consul in Philadelphia), Major General Delon, and Winchell Carroll (Chair of the W3R-PA)
May 2 -- Celebration of the publication of "The Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1781-1783: An Historical and Architectural Survey", by Dr. Robert A. Selig.
At Historical Society of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia PA
W3R-PA chair Win Carroll presented the first print copy of the report
to Kim Sajet, President and CEO of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.
May -- Hurricane Ernesto Dampens Our Events, But Not Our Spirit! [PDF], by Win Carroll, was published in The SAR Magazine.
Apr 26 -- W3R-PA held a press conference on the site of the 1782 allied encampment to annnounce its plans for 2007-8.
Michael Scullin (Honorary French Consul in Philadelphia) speaking on April 26 at the Schuylkill Banks Park
-- the site of French Army encampments in 1781 and 1782.
January -- The W3R Research Report for Pennsylvania was approved for publication. (see 2007 May).
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Planned 225TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS
Sept 1: Evening Gala for W3R-PA
(Costume or business clothes)
in the ballroom of Independence Visitor Center
Sept 2, 11 AM: Parade:
Independence Hall and Washington Square [cancelled due to rain]
Sept 2, 3 PM: Parade:
Chester PA Historical District and John Morton's Grave [cancelled due to rain]
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Other new board members include:
Bruce Baky – President of the Friends of Valley Forge NHP
Eugene Hough – Member of the board of the PA Sons of the Revolution
Jean-Loup Archawski – A member of the Franco—American Chamber of Commerce
and a retired Lt. Commander in the French Navy
Hon. Lawrence Curry – A retired history professor and member of the
PA State House of Representatives
James W. Marvin, Jr. — Former Historian of the PA Sons of the Revolution
Clifton Davis – Executive Director of Sunoco Welcome America
In August, 2005 we contracted with Dr. Bob Selig to produce the W3R-PA Resource Study. In January we received his initial list of resources. We are awaiting the first draft of his final report, which is due now.
During 2005 we convinced the Superintendent of Independence Park to allow us to place a W3R display in the Independence Visitor Center around Memorial Day this year. Thanks to funds from the 225th anniversary federal legislation the National Park Service has agreed to pay $15,000 of the estimated cost of $18,000.
As most of you know we are now working on a fund raiser scheduled for September 1, 2006 -– probably at the National Constitution Center.
On Friday, September 1, 2006 a US Navy warship will arrive at Penn’s Landing to help celebrate the 225th anniversary of the U.S. Congress reviewing the French and American armies on their way to Yorktown. We have planned 2 parades on September 2nd – one in Chester and one in Philadelphia. We have invited a Congressional delegation, French military units, the 3rd U.S. Infantry and about 25 re-enactment groups to join us for the parades. We are working with a local TV station to broadcast the Philadelphia parade live. It is our hope that the publicity associated with the parade will set the stage to help us move ahead to promote the Trail.
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After a short ceremony and placing a wreath the parade continued to the courtyard of
Independence Hall, where a wreath was placed at the statue of George Washington.
The group then adjourned to the Omni Hotel for lunch and a talk by Ralph Nelson,
corresponding secretary of the W3R-US, on Washington and Rochambeau --
parallel lives whose three-year cooperation secured American Independence
