Newport, Rhode Island War Memorials

Rochambeau Statue and Monument in Newport, Rhode Island

Rochambeau Statue and Monument

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Newport, RI 02840, USA

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  • Friday: Open 24 hours
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About This Memorial

The Rochambeau memorial in Newport, Rhode Island commemorates French General Jean Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, Count de Rochambeau, who commanded French forces during the American Revolutionary War. Erected in 1934 and rededicated in 1940, the monument features a statue of Rochambeau atop a granite pedestal, pointing toward Newport Harbor where French ships anchored. It marks the site where Rochambeau and his troops arrived in 1780 to join Washington's army, leading to their victorious march to Yorktown in 1781. The memorial honors Franco-American cooperation during the Revolutionary War, with inscriptions detailing Rochambeau's role in the Yorktown siege. Additional plaques were added by local donors and officials during its dedication ceremonies.

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1/26/2020

"Beautiful place. I’d say that going here during winter might not be a good idea but you’ll find yourself free of the crowd. Had been here a day ago and there was literally nobody around."

Newport War Memorial in Newport, Rhode Island

Newport War Memorial

1 Bull St, Newport, RI 02840, USA

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Hours:

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

About This Memorial

The Newport, RI war memorials located in front of City Hall commemorate local soldiers who died in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The WWI monument was erected by Newport Post No. 7 American Legion on November 11, 1923, honoring those who gave their lives between 1917-1918. It features inscribed names and the quote 'They have left as priceless heritage a token that honor lives forever with the dead.' The memorial complex includes separate monuments for each conflict, with WWII's featuring the phrase 'These Honored Dead Newport Honors.' The Korean and Vietnam War monuments similarly list names of fallen local service members.

Patriots Memorial in Newport, Rhode Island

Patriots Memorial

3.0

Heritage State Park - Bicentennial Park Trail, Fall River, MA 02720, USA

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About This Memorial

Veterans Memorial Bicentennial Park in Fall River, Massachusetts, was dedicated in 1976 to commemorate the U.S. bicentennial and honor local veterans from the Revolutionary War to present-day conflicts. The park features replicas of the Iwo Jima Memorial and an 80%-scale Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, alongside monuments to the Korean War, the War on Terror, and Gold Star Families. It serves as a gathering place for ceremonies and memorial events, including an annual Fourth of July concert. The site has become a pilgrimage destination for veterans, military families, and history enthusiasts, preserving the legacy of Fall River's service members across multiple wars.