A Great Day!

Despite torrential rains the day before, our Colonial Day was a great success, drawing more than 200 visitors. Over 50 children and their parents followed our scavenger hunt, learning first-hand about the history of the American Revolution. They saw the replica of George Washington’s tent and met historic interpreters from Philadelphia’s acclaimed Museum of the American Revolution, along with General Rochambeau, Ben Franklin, re-enactors of the 5th NY Regiment and Hearts of Oak, a blacksmith, doctor, spinner, broom maker, and, of course, General George Washington. They also watched our video about Westchester’s Philipsburg Encampment and visited our mini-museum for more hands-on experience. Parents even told us that they had learned more than what they were taught in school when they were young!

We are grateful that so many elected officials joined us during the day. Thank you to the Honorable Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Leader of New York State Senate; George Latimer, Westchester County Executive; Mary Jane Shimsky, New York State Assemblymember; David Imamura, Westchester County Legislator; Paul Finer, Greenburgh Town Supervisor; Ellen Hendrickx, Greenburgh Councilwoman; Gina Jackson, Greenburgh Councilwoman; and Francis Sheehan, Greenburgh Councilman. Your continued support of our work to create a first-class museum at Odell House Rochambeau Headquarters is immeasurable.