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Pennsylvania played a key role in the allied campaign of the American Revolution as American and French forces moved through the region in 1781 on their way to Yorktown. The route commemorated by the Washington–Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail passes through southeastern Pennsylvania, where the allied armies coordinated their movements and prepared for the final phase of the campaign. In September 1781, General George Washington and General Rochambeau led their combined forces through Pennsylvania, including the city of Philadelphia. At the time, Philadelphia served as the capital of the United States and was an important center for leadership, supply, and coordination. The allied armies camped near the Schuylkill River before continuing south toward the Chesapeake. Today, historic sites across Pennsylvania preserve locations associated with the route of march, army camps, and the movement of the allied forces during the Revolutionary War. Together, these places help visitors explore Pennsylvania’s role in the campaign and identify trail-related sites connected to the journey to Yorktown. State and Local Historic SitesThese sites interpret the movement of American and French forces through Pennsylvania, as well as key locations associated with the Revolutionary War and the broader history of the allied campaign. Belmont Mansion Museums and Cultural AttractionsMuseums and cultural institutions across Pennsylvania preserve artifacts, documents, and stories from the Revolutionary War era. These sites help interpret the movement of the allied armies, the role of Pennsylvania communities, and the broader history of the American Revolution. |
Last updated: May 26, 2026