A United 250th Commemoration in
Putnam and Westchester Counties
June 6th - 7th, 2026
Next June, neighboring Putnam County and Westchester County will host a coordinated weekend of Revolutionary War living history as part of the 250th anniversary of American Independence. Due to extremely strong interest in the event, we want to clarify the structure of the weekend and the registration process for participants.
Saturday, June 6th, 2026 - Putnam County 250th Commemoration
Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park
Public Programming: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hosted by: Putnam County and the 5th New York Regiment
Honorarium: $200
The Saturday event is being hosted by Putnam County and the 5th New York Regiment. The Brigade of the American Revolution (BAR) is supporting the event by sanctioning the program.
Registration: For further information and to obtain registration documents, contact: Nicole Procko via email nicoleprocko@gmail.com or by phone 914-419-9932. (Due to the heavy subscription for this event, there is currently a waitlist to participate, contact Nicole Procko for more information).
Important Notes
● Participants are required to complete registration forms and provide the necessary insurance documents (Brigade of the American Revolution are covered for insurance)
● Friday night camping before the event and Saturday night camping are allowed with submission and approval of county use form.
● Event includes Opening Ceremony, encampment, musical presentations, military drills, living history demonstrations, battle scene and more!
If you plan to arrive and camp overnight on Friday, June 5, you must complete a camping permit through Putnam County.
Saturday Evening, June 6 - Rochambeau Festival Colonial Dinner
Location: Rochambeau Park (Yorktown Grange Fair Grounds), 99 Moseman Road in Yorktown Heights, New York
Time: Beginning around 6:00 PM
Following the Putnam County event, participants will travel to Rochambeau Park (Yorktown Grange Fair Grounds) for a shared evening celebration.
Reenactors will receive:
● Free dinner & libations
● Social time with fellow participants and guests
Participants may camp overnight at Rochambeau Park (Yorktown Grange Fair Grounds) on Saturday night.
Sunday, June 7 - Rochambeau Festival
Location: Rochambeau Park (Yorktown Grange Fair Grounds), 99 Moseman Road in Yorktown Heights, New York
Public Programming: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hosted by: Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route - NY (W3R-NY) & The Brigade of the American Revolution
Honorarium: $100
Sunday’s programming continues with the Rochambeau Festival, featuring:
● Two tactical weapons demonstrations
● Revolutionary War living history encampments
● Artisan demonstrations
● Historical presentations
● Public engagement activities
The day will also include special dignitaries and international guests, including representatives from the United Nations and the French delegation honoring the Franco-American alliance.
Registration for Rochambeau Festival (Saturday Night & Sunday)
If you plan to:
● Attend the Saturday evening dinner
● Camp overnight Saturday night
● Participate in Sunday’s Rochambeau Festival
you must complete the BAR registration form here: https://forms.gle/6BBFkEzpjhMqU2rW9
No county permit is required for camping in Yorktown Heights, but registration through the BAR form is required.
Additional Notes -
If you are waitlisted for the Putnam County event, you are welcome to participate in the Rochambeau Festival on Saturday! On Saturday, the Yorktown program will focus heavily on Revolutionary-era women’s experiences, including domestic crafts, demonstrations, and interpretive programming. Women with crafts or demonstrations are highly encouraged to attend!
