Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail • MA,RI,CT,NY,NJ,PA,DE,MD,VA,DC

Historic Gloucester Courthouse with white columns at sunrise.

Two reenactors in Revolutionary War-era military uniforms stand together in a park.

Bronze statue of Rochambeau pointing near the Newport waterfront.

Historic Newport Colony House with brick facade and clock tower.

This 680-mile-long trail follows the paths taken by George Washington's Continental Army and Jean-Baptiste de Rochambeau's Expédition Particulière during their 1781 march from Newport, Rhode Island, to Yorktown, Virginia. France's support in America's struggle for independence was vital to victory at Yorktown. The trail commemorates that victory and the lasting Franco-American friendship.

Morning light shines across Gloucester Courthouse in Gloucester, Virginia. During the 1781 Yorktown campaign, allied operations extended into Gloucester County, including the movement of Lauzun’s Legion across the York River from Yorktown.
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Living history programs help connect visitors to the American and French alliance, Newport’s role as a French army base, and the story of the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route.
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The Rochambeau statue in Newport, Rhode Island, honors French General Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, whose forces joined the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
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The Newport Colony House stands in the heart of Newport, Rhode Island, where French forces arrived in 1780 before joining the allied march toward Yorktown.
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WARO Unigrid front page shows background map, portrait of both Washington and Rochambeau, with text

Washington-Rochambeau Trail brochures have arrived and are now available at all WARO Passport Stamp locations along the trail.

Trail Map

Explore interactive, historical, and trip-planning maps to discover key locations and stories along the Washington-Rochambeau Trail.

Brick Building on corner with sunset in background

Examines how the Trail supports heritage tourism, local economies, and community partnerships along the historic route.

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Follow on social media and explore videos, photos, and digital tools that bring Revolutionary history to life!

Three French military reenactors march with muskets during a living history event.

Discover the people, planning, and movement behind the American and French armies’ journey to Yorktown.

Last updated: August 31, 2026

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