The Middlebury Historical Society needs your help! The Middlebury Historical Society, based in Middlebury, Connecticut, seeks to memorialize the encampment of General Rochambeau and the French army under his command who encamped at Breakneck Hill on June 27th, 1781 on their way south to New York, and eventually, Yorktown. They also camped here on their return march in 1782.
The location for the memorial will be in Meadowview Park, at 190 Southford Road in Middlebury. Plans for the site include a beautiful park including three flag poles, a rounded brick plaza, trees, shrubbery, benches and a statue of General Rochambeau honoring his commitment to the Revolutionary cause, the French, Middlebury Revolutionary War Veterans and the ideals of our nation.
The Middlebury Historical Society has contacted several professional sculptors to craft the statue, and are excited to erect this monument which will stand in a beautiful public park that sees many annual visitors. The park is ideal for such a plaza, as it has ample parking and room for school classes and other large groups to visit in order to learn about American values, the veterans who sacrificed their lives for our freedom, and the families of Middlebury who fought in the War for Independence.
The Middlebury Historical Society invites all to participate in this once in a lifetime opportunity! To do so, please contact them at president@middleburyhistoricalsociety.org and let them know of your interest!
The Rochambeau Memorial Committee meets Fridays at 10 a.m. at the Middlebury Historical Society. The Honorary Chair for our entire project is Larry Janesky. Frank Mirovsky is the chair of the Rochambeau Memorial Monument Project.
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For more information, check their official site for the project by clicking here!
