History Came Alive!

It was a wonderful, shining day for Colonial Day at Ridge Road Park. Washington and Rochambeau shared an office, the First Rhode Island and the Fifth New York Regiments marched, all the colonial reenactors had many admirers! We were honored to have Andrea Stewart-Cousins, the majority leader of the NY State Senate, attend as well as Mary Jane Shimsky from Westchester County legislature, Paul Feiner, Greenburgh Supervisor and many other elected officials.

“It was an honor to be with you because I think what you do is a great deed for your community, country and France by remembering what took place here in the U.S. in the 18th century. It is important to educate the new generations. And to keep the partnership between France and the U.S. alive”

— Yves de Ternay, portrayer of General Rochambeau and descendant of Rochambeau

“You should be commended. History came alive. You and your committee did a fantastic job of making history meaningful!”

— Paul Feiner, Town Supervisor

“Colonial Day was great! The exhibits gave a great taste of what it was like to live in Colonial times.”

— Mary Jane Shimsky, Westchester County Legislator

“It was remarkable. I especially enjoyed the focus on educating the children present about the period.”

— Francis Sheehan, Greenburgh Town Board member

“Thank you everyone for making this event in my hometown so great! I could not be happier.”

— Matthew David Wynn, Fifth NY Regiment

“Awesome!”

— Greenburgh Parks Commissioner, Gerry Byrne