June 16 at Conley's Pier in Providence RI  

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Map showing the water route to Providence and the W3R across Rhode Island.

U.S. troops and residents line Conley's Wharf to welcome the French troops.
This is located at the spot where the French troops debarked from
their transports 225 years ago on this day to go into temporary camps nearby.

Reproduction of the brig Providence, somewhat smaller than
a transport that would have brought the troops from Newport to
temporary campsites in Providence just before the march to Yorktown.

The French troops, a U.S. escort, and servants line up
for a review by Gen. Rochambeau (who was already in Providence).

A French scout escorted French Gen. Rochambeau (John Welsh) to review the troops.
The Newport Artillery Co. fired a cannon salute to honor the General.

François Gauthier, French Consul-General for New England,
thanked the W3R^®-RI and companion organizations
for helping Americans understand the role of France in the American
Revolution and for the continuing strong ties between our nations.

Roseanna Gorham, chair of the W3R^®-RI organization,
described the busy schedule of events for the weekend.

Dr. Patrick Conley and his wife Gail Calahan-Conley hosted the reception.
Dr. Conley spoke about the French arrival, campsites, and activities.harbor
On a boat tour of the harbor later that evening he described the history
of waterfront development in Providence over the past 225 years.

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