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Colonial Day |
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Friends of Odell House Rochambeau Headquarters Present Featuring George Washington’s Revolutionary War Tents & Encampment, Come see what life was like during the 1781 Encampment of American and French troops in Greenburgh!
242 years ago, in the summer of 1781, the Continental Army under the command of George Washington and the French Army under the command of Le Comte de Rochambeau, marched into Greenburgh with 9,000 soldiers and camped for six weeks. Rochambeau stayed at the Odell House and it was there that the two generals made a crucial decision that resulted in the final victory that won the Revolutionary War. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M. Admission is $10 for ages 13+; $5 for ages 3-12 and active service members/veterans (with ID). Children under 3 are free. Pay when you park with cash, check or Visa, MasterCard and Discover cards. No electronic payments. Hart’s Brook Park & Preserve, 156 Ridge Road, Hartsdale, N.Y. This event is brought to you by Friends of Odell House Rochambeau Headquarters and the Town of Greenburgh. It is part of the Hudson River Valley Ramble, an event series that celebrates the history, culture, and natural resources of the Hudson River Valley. Funding provided by Friends of Odell House Rochambeau Headquarters, Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, Town of Greenburgh and Westchester County. |
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Location Hart’s Brook Park & Preserve, 156 Ridge Road, Hartsdale, N.Y. | |||||||||||
Contact https://www.odellrochambeau.org/news/colonial-day | |||||||||||
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