The Treaty of Alliance of February 1778 between France and the young United States changed the nature of the American Revolution. Under King Louis XVI, France sent an army and navy under the command of General Rochambeau to assist this fledgling nation. Rochambeau's experience in war and his united effort with George Washington would bring ultimate victory at Yorktown in October of 1781. In this program, you will meet General Rochambeau and learn about his past experiences, the French contributions to the war, and how this alliance would bring success to Yorktown.
Other Experiences
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Tour: Black Artists and Artisans
Enjoy a guided tour of the exhibit “'I made this': Works by Black Artists and Artisans."
Art Museums Admission
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Performance: Sing and Merry Be!
Come celebrate the holidays as the families of 18th century Virginia did, with merriment and the music of the season!
CW Admission
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Performance: Gulliver's Travels
Join us in a humorous retelling of Jonathan Swift's 18th-century novel Gulliver's Travels, which has been read all over the world since 1726.
CW Admission