The Kickoff Event was held May 8 and was very successful. Thanks to all who attended
Our guests saw history being made
The Rochambeau Monument Project announced a major milestone. On Thursday, May 8, we unveiled the final monument design at a special community kickoff event at Tranquillity Vineyard.
Renowned sculptor Tony Falcone, who is creating the monument, will present the finalized design. We were also honored to welcome acclaimed historical artist Don Troiani, who joined us for this special occasion.
The Rochambeau Monument will celebrate Middlebury’s role in the fight for American independence and strengthen our town’s historical legacy. We invite you to be part of this important moment.
The future of the Rochambeau Monument is taking shape!
Initial plans for the site
About the Rochambeau Project
The Rochambeau Monument will honor the 1781 and 1782 encampments of General Rochambeau and the French Army at Breakneck Hill during their historic march to and from Yorktown.
The monument will stand at Meadowview Park in Middlebury, in a welcoming plaza designed with brick walkways, benches, trees, and flagpoles — a public space where visitors, school groups, and families can reflect on the sacrifices that secured American independence. It will also recognize the ongoing contributions of Middlebury’s veterans and their families in preserving the freedoms we enjoy today.
A generous matching pledge from major benefactor Larry Janesky is helping to bring this project to life. Every contribution builds toward completing a monument that will inspire pride, patriotism, and a deeper understanding of our nation’s founding values.
We invite you to participate in this once in a lifetime opportunity. Please contact the Middlebury Historical Society: president@middleburyhistoricalsociety.org and let us know of your interest.
Links to our articles and other interesting sites about Rochambeau:
The Rochambeau Monument, April 2022 Bee-Intelligencer article
The Old Rochambeau Monument, June 2019 Bee-Intelligencer article
Rochambeau’s Visit to Middlebury, June 2016 Bee-Intelligencer article
Take a Tour of the Vernon House in Newport, Rhode Island, Rochambeau’s Headquarters while in Newport
View the Site of the Newport Restoration Foundation
The Middlebury Historical Society, Inc., 4 Library Road, Middlebury, Connecticut 06762; Mailing Address: P.O. Box 104, Middlebury, Connecticut 06762. Contact President@middleburyhistoricalsociety.org.