The Bulletin
A monthly publication of The National Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Association
June 2022 On the Web: www.w3r-us.org Vol. 2, No. 6
Rochambeau Descendant Visits Odell House…
Nathalie de Gouberville, a sixth-generation descendant of Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, and her husband, Philippe, visited several sites associated with her famous ancestor during a May trip to the United States from their home,…[Read More]
The Bulletin
A monthly publication of The National Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Association
May 2022 On the Web: www.w3r-us.org Vol. 2, No. 5
Leadership Hits Ground Running after Annual Meeting
With the Annual Meeting barely ended, the re-elected and new officers and directors of W3R-US
are focusing with new vigor on the ever-expanding work and reach of the Association….[Read More]
The Bulletin
A monthly publication of The National Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Association
April 2022 On the Web: www.w3r-us.org Vol. 2, No. 4
Grand Reconnaissance Helped Decide Allies’ Next Move
National Chair Larry Abell and three other officers won new two-year terms April 23 during the Annual Meeting of W3R-US. Also re-elected were Recording Secretary Jeff Canning,…[Read More]
The Bulletin
A monthly publication of The National Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Association
MARCH 2022 On the Web: www.w3r-us.org Vol. 2, No. 3
Grand Reconnaissance Helped Decide Allies’ Next Move
Dr. Iris de Rode explains the importance of the Grand Reconnaissance. Photo by Jeff Canning
George Washington hoped his new French allies would help him recapture New York City and avenge earlier defeats but three crucial days in July 1781 helped convince him that prospects for a seminal victory over the British were better in Virginia. …[Read More]
The Bulletin
A monthly publication of The National Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Association
FEBRUARY 2022 On the Web: www.w3r-us.org Vol. 2, No. 2
Travel App Moving Ahead
Contracts to develop a travel app for the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail have been finalized and work has begun. Funded by the National Park Foundation and through W3R-US’ Task Agreement with the Trail,…[Read More]
The Bulletin
A monthly publication of The National Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Association
JANUARY 2022 On the Web: www.w3r-us.org Vol. 2, No. 1
From the National Chair: 2021, the Year in Review
A special thank you to the W3R-US community for coming together in 2021 to support each other and our organization during this unrivaled year as we dealt with Covid. So many of you have performed above and beyond to make W3R-US successful,…[Read More]
The Bulletin
A monthly publication of The National Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Association
DECEMBER 2021 On the Web: www.w3r-us.org Vol. 1, No. 12
Volunteers clean up new Trail site in Rhode Island
Volunteers take a break after clearing debris from Butts Hill Fort on Nov. 6. Photos by Joe Studlick
The sounds of tractors, stump grinders and chain saws drowned out the rakes of the 30 volunteers who arrived on a chilly but bright Saturday morning,…[Read More]
The Bulletin
A monthly publication of The National Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Association
NOVEMBER 2021 On the Web: www.w3r-us.org Vol. 1, No. 11
Students Become Patriots, March to Victory
Become a Patriot – or Not, a program that seeks to educate students in schools along the Washington-Rochambeau National Historic Trail about the importance of French aid to the American Revolution, premiered Nov. 6 at the Maryland Veterans Museum at Patriot Park in Newburg….[Read More]
The Bulletin
A monthly publication of The National Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Association
OCTOBER 2021 On the Web: www.w3r-us.org Vol. 1, No. 10
Yorktown Day to Include Board Meeting; Parade, Dinner Canceled
A hybrid meeting of the W3R-US Board of Directors will return to the schedule of Yorktown Day this year after a one-year hiatus caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The in-person session in Virginia will be held from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m….[Read More]
The Bulletin
A monthly publication of The National Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Association
AUGUST 2021 On the Web: www.w3r-us.org Vol. 1, No. 8
Bike and Kayak Tour to Launch in Newport Aug. 14
The 2021 Washington-Rochambeau Bike and Kayak Tour is scheduled to roll out of Newport, Rhode Island, this Saturday morning, Aug. 14. Two weeks and nearly 800 miles later, participants and supporters will gather at the Yorktown Victory Monument in Virginia on Saturday,…[Read More]
