Friends of Odell House Rochambeau Headquarters

06/10/2026

It’s that time again—Tavern Nights are BACK.

Join Toast 250! at Wayside Cottage for an afternoon of Revolutionary-era fun featuring living history guests like Ben Franklin and George Washington, tavern games, fiddle and fife music, and a Westchester-themed American Revolution trivia game.

June 14 | 2–6PM

Gather your crew and step into the tavern scene of 1776: https://www.visitwestchesterny.com/event/toast-250!-tavern-nights-at-wayside-cottage/181/

06/10/2026

1776-2026: It Happened Here in Westchester.
In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this year, we are spotlighting important Westchester County sites with Revolutionary War significance. Peter Pratt’s Inn in Yorktown was originally constructed in 1780 as a barn of the Carpenter-Davenport homestead. It is located across from the historic Davenport House, which served as a command post for General George Washington's troops during the American Revolution and was the site of a deadly 1781 skirmish. Peter Pratt's Inn was a perfect place for the 152nd WCHS Annual Meeting & 250th Anniversary Luncheon held on May 31, 2026!

06/02/2026

From the very beginning it was agreed the Statue of Liberty would be a joint venture: France would create the sculpture; America the stone pedestal.

05/21/2026

In late May 1781, George Washington, accompanied by Henry Knox, arrived in Wethersfield, Connecticut, to meet with French officers led by the comte de Rochambeau. The officers met at the home of Joseph Webb, brother of Washington’s aide-de-camp Samuel Blachley Webb. The meeting, known as the Wethersfield Conference, resulted in the plan that led to the Siege of Yorktown. During the meeting, Washington argued for a joint assault on the British stronghold in New York City while Rochambeau supported a march south for a combined offensive against the British in Virginia, taking advantage of Admiral de Grasse’s fleet of ships being able to maneuver the Chesapeake Bay.

The conference ended with a flexible strategy. The generals created plans for both New York and Virginia—waiting for information on British troop strength in New York as well as news of the location and expected date of arrival of de Grasse’s fleet.

Image: Detail of Washington et Rochambeau donnant les derniers ordres pour l'attaque d'Yorck-Town, engraved by Felix Massard after Louis-Charles-Auguste Couder. [Paris], ca. 1840. The Society of the Cincinnati.

05/21/2026

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Meet your presenter: Char Weigel is one of Westchester’s foremost voices on Revolutionary War history.

As VP of Special Projects for , a board member of the Odell House Rochambeau HQ Museum, and a walking tour guide for NY State Parks, she brings the past to life like no one else.

Her 2024 publication, “Boot Papers: Double Betrayal in Documents Found in John André’s Footwear,” in New York State Archives Magazine is just one example of the meticulous research and compelling storytelling she brings to every presentation.

“Life During Wartime: Caught in the Crossfire of the Neutral Ground”
As the Revolution tore through Irvington, Dobbs Ferry, and Hastings, two local families — the Odells and the Dyckmans — emerged as remarkable Patriot leaders. Hear the story of guides, militia leaders, and ordinary citizens caught in Westchester’s perilous “Neutral Ground.”

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🗓️Sunday, June 7 | 2–4pm
🎟️ Free & open to all

👉 Presented by the Hastings Historical Society as part of Hastings-on-Hudson’s celebration of America’s 250th

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05/13/2026

05/13/2026

📣 Last call! Join us TOMORROW, Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM for "How Philipse Hall Lost Its Manor: Revolutionary Confiscation in New York" with professor Daniel Hulsebosch.

If you've ever wondered the hows and whys of Loyalist property being confiscated and sold by the new state government after the American Revolution, this is the talk for you!

📆Wednesday, May 13, 2026
🕘7:00 PM in-person or online
📍29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY

FREE for everyone, courtesy the Friends of Philipse Manor Hall.

05/12/2026

We are so grateful for HRP Chapter for being one of our first donors. Their grant paid to refurbish four sets of 1855 French doors that are now installed in the building. Restoration work continues towards a completion by the end of 2026. In the meantime, come see some of the artifacts on display at the Greenburgh Public Library.

In honor of National Historic Preservation Month this May, this page is sharing information regarding local historic sites that hold significant importance. This post is on the Odell House Rochambeau Headquarters (OHRH) located at 425 Ridge Road in Hartsdale.

During the Revolutionary War, the French general, le Comte de Rochambeau, stayed in this house for six weeks in the summer of 1781. While he was stationed there with his army of 5,000 men, General George Washington and the Continental Army were camped nearby in Ardsley. During this time, the two generals traveled throughout Westchester and the Bronx to gather intelligence on the British Army and Navy in occupied New York City.

A 2022-2023 DAR Historic Preservation Grants was awarded to Friends of Odell House Rochambeau Headquarters sponsored by Hudson River Patriots Chapter. The nonprofit group, Friends of Odell House Rochambeau Headquarters, is working with the town of Greenburgh to restore the property and create a museum.

05/12/2026

Come to the Greenburgh Public Library, 300 Tarrytown Rd. Elmsford, NY 10523 any day of the week to see fascinating artifacts from the collection of the Odell Rochambeau Museum. Pewter plates from the 18th century, kitchen appliances from 1870 and Gilded-Age jewelry are on display on the second floor

05/06/2026

Join the Hastings Historical Society for their Annual Board Meeting & Lecture:
“Life During War Time: Caught in the Crossfire of the Neutral Ground”

📅 Sunday, June 7
🕑 2–4 PM
📍 Hastings Public Library (Orr Room, Lower Level)

Hear the powerful stories of local families, militia leaders, and everyday citizens navigating life during wartime in Westchester County.

🎤 Speaker: Char Weigel
✅ Free & open to all
🍪 Refreshments to follow

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