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To contact us, Email: info@w3r-nj.org or: juliediddell@yahoo.com or call: (908) 917-4706
The National Historic Trail
The Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route - National Historic Trail was designated a National Historic Trail by Congress (PL 111-11) and signed by President Obama in March 2009. It commemorates the 700 miles of land and water routes followed by the allied Continental and French armies between 1780-83 under their respective leaders generals Washington and Rochambeau through Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and what is now Washington D.C. This march led to the American-French victory over British forces under Lord Cornwallis at the siege of Yorktown, Virginia, and essentially ended the War for Independence. The National Historic Trail also includes the allied troops’ return march and water routes and related reconnaissance expeditions of the officers.
Locally New Jersey organizations seek to identify historic sites along New Jersey’s section of the National Historic Trail for marking, preservation, etc. consistent with our partners providing a rich environment for interpretation and education.
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New Jersey National Heritage Area and the Crossroads
of the American Revolution
The Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area was established to promote a greater understanding of Revolutionary Era historical sites, communities and other organizations in New Jersey. The Crossroads is working closely with W3R-NJ to provide for the identification and interpretation of resources for the educational and inspirational benefit of future generations and preserving New Jersey’s historic identity.
The Crossroads of the American Revolution information:
Website: http://revolutionarynj.org
Phone: (609) 633-2060
Fax: (609) 292-0170
Email: info@RevolutionaryNJ.org
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