Rochambeau Day at Connecticut’s Old State House

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, Connecticut’s Old State House will host the First and Second Company Governor’s Foot Guard, First & Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard, and the First Litchfield Artillery Regiment, to commemorate Rochambeau Day on Saturday, October 3 at 10:45 a.m. The public is invited to gather on the lawn for a family-friendly ceremony including a wreath laying and a musket and cannon volley. Afterwards, enjoy refreshments, tours, and conversation with Generals George Washington (John Koopman III) and Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, Comte de Rochambeau (Eric Dutaud) with paid admission to the museum. To receive reminders and weather-related updates, RSVP here: https://bit.ly/Rochambeau2026. Those sensitive to loud noise are encouraged to use ear protection.

Admission to Connecticut’s Old State House is $8 per adult and $4 for children, seniors, college students, and AAA members. Admission is free for active duty and retired members of the military. On-street parking in Hartford is free on Saturdays. Garage parking at State House Square Parking Garage, located at 75 Market Street is a maximum of $10. Please present your parking ticket to the museum’s Visitor Services desk for validation.