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Exactly 245 years ago today, French warships enter Exactly 245 years ago today, French warships entered Narragansett Bay, bringing with them a powerful new ally in the American struggle for independence. On July 11, 1780, General Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, landed in Newport with nearly 6,000 French soldiers, sailors, and marines—marking a pivotal moment in the Revolutionary War. Though France had been quietly supporting the American cause with money, equipment, and military advisors since early in the war, the arrival of this full expeditionary force fulfilled the promise of the 1778 treaty of alliance. Earlier joint campaigns in Newport (1778) and Savannah (1779) had faltered, but this time, King Louis XVI sent a fleet under Admiral Ternay on a ten-week transatlantic voyage, delivering Rochambeau’s forces directly to the shores of Rhode Island. But the landing was fraught with risk. Washington, stationed outside New York City, feared a British counterattack on the loyalist-heavy port. He reactivated the Culper Spy Ring, which confirmed that British commander Sir Henry Clinton was preparing to strike—dispatching ground forces and nine warships toward Newport. In response, Washington launched a deception campaign, leaking false plans to attack New York. The ruse worked. Clinton delayed, and the French—forewarned by Washington’s intelligence—rushed to fortify their position in Newport with help from Maj. Gen. William Heath and Rhode Island militia. Rochambeau’s safe landing reinvigorated a weary Continental Army. Washington had lamented that spring, “We are at the end of our tether…” But with France’s military now fully committed on American soil, the tide began to turn—culminating in the decisive victory at Yorktown just over a year later. Today, Newport honors that moment of alliance, resilience, and revolutionary resolve. #newportri #newportbuzz
The Town of Nantucket has reached a $10.5 million The Town of Nantucket has reached a $10.5 million settlement with GE Vernova to address widespread economic and environmental fallout caused by a catastrophic turbine blade failure at the Vineyard Wind 1 project last July. On July 13, 2024, at the height of Nantucket’s summer tourism season, a massive blade snapped off one of the offshore wind turbines, showering the surrounding ocean and the island’s shoreline with fiberglass, foam, and debris. The cleanup took months, as bits of industrial waste contaminated local waters and blanketed once-pristine beaches, alarming residents and visitors alike. Under the settlement, Nantucket will establish a Community Claims Fund to compensate local businesses and individuals for losses tied to the disaster. An independent administrator will be hired to review and process claims. “Offshore wind may bring benefits,” said Select Board member Brooke Mohr, “but it also carries risks—to ocean health, to historic landscapes, and to the economies of coastal communities like Nantucket, known worldwide as an environmental and cultural treasure.” The blade failure, attributed to a manufacturing flaw at a GE Vernova subsidiary in Quebec, prompted a federal order halting further construction of the Vineyard Wind project. GE Vernova has since pledged to remove and replace all blades from the faulty batch. Despite the settlement, concerns remain. “Federal law limits local input on offshore wind development,” said Greg Werkheiser, attorney for the town, “but communities have rights when it comes to the safe operation of these massive projects.” For Nantucket, the incident has cast a long shadow over the promise of green energy—raising questions about the true cost of offshore wind. #nantucket #offshorewind #newportbuzz #greenoceeans
Newport’s rich Revolutionary War history comes t Newport’s rich Revolutionary War history comes to life this Saturday, July 12, as French in Newport returns to Washington Square for a full day of immersive, family-friendly programming. The annual living history event commemorates the Franco-American Alliance and is hosted by the Newport Historical Society in partnership with the National Park Service’s Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., visitors can walk in the footsteps of the 12,000 French troops who arrived in Newport in 1780 to support the Continental Army. Historical reenactments, music, and hands-on activities will transform downtown Newport into a scene straight out of the 18th century. “As we ramp up our celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary, our annual living history event is more meaningful than ever,” said Rebecca Bertrand, executive director of the Newport Historical Society. “The Franco-American Alliance was born here in Newport and was a definitive milestone in our nation’s pursuit of independence.” The day kicks off with a wreath-laying ceremony at 10 a.m. at King Park, honoring General Rochambeau. Throughout the day, the Colony House will host historical interviews, medicine demonstrations, and a pop-up book event featuring author Molly Beer. Meanwhile, Eisenhower Park will feature performances by the Middlesex County Volunteers Fifes & Drums, 18th-century fashion shows, and Indigenous music and storytelling. Young visitors can enjoy a kids’ dress-up station, boat-making with the National Park Service, and even pet-friendly programs with badge giveaways for furry friends. For a full schedule, visit newporthistory.org. #newporthistory #newportri #newportbuzz
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