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Delaware played an important role in the allied campaign of the American Revolution as American and French forces passed through the state in 1781 on their way to Yorktown. The route commemorated by the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail passes through communities and landscapes connected to the movement and support of the allied armies. In September 1781, American and French troops marched through Delaware as they advanced south toward Virginia during the final phase of the campaign against British forces. Communities throughout the state provided support, supplies, transportation, and places for rest as the allied armies continued toward Yorktown. Delaware also contributed to the Revolutionary War through its soldiers, political leadership, and strategic location along important transportation and supply routes connecting the northern and southern colonies. The state’s waterways, roads, and towns helped support military movement and communication throughout the war. Today, historic sites across Delaware preserve locations associated with the route of march, Revolutionary War history, and the broader story of the American Revolution. Together, these places allow visitors to explore Delaware’s role in the allied campaign and follow the movement of the armies that helped secure victory at Yorktown. State and Local Historic SitesThese sites interpret the movement of American and French forces through Delaware in 1781, as well as locations associated with the Revolutionary War and the broader history of the allied campaign. Hale-Byrnes House Museums and Cultural AttractionsMuseums and cultural institutions across Delaware preserve artifacts, documents, and stories from the Revolutionary War era. These sites help interpret Delaware’s role in the allied campaign, the movement of troops through the state, and the broader history of the American Revolution. |
Last updated: May 26, 2026