by admin | Mar 3, 2024 | History
This is part of a series on Lafayette’s visit to Massachusetts August 23, 1824 to September 3 1824. A salute of 13 guns announced Lafayette’s arrival. A beautifully decorated arch was on the bridge bearing the inscription: “Welcome Lafayette, the man whom we delight...
by admin | Mar 3, 2024 | History
This is part of a series on Lafayette’s visit to Massachusetts August 23, 1824 to September 3 1824. Salem’s military display on August 31 was somewhat limited because much of its militia was in Boston or on the way back from the August 30 militia encampment on Boston...
by admin | Mar 3, 2024 | History
This is part of a series on Lafayette’s visit to Massachusetts August 23, 1824 to September 3 1824. Arrival As Lafayette passed the town line Lynn and Danvers Artillery fired a thirteen gun salute. Major Geene’s Battalion of Artillery fired a twenty four gun salute as...
by admin | Mar 3, 2024 | History
This is part of a series on Lafayette’s visit to Massachusetts August 23, 1824 to September 3 1824. At 7:00 AM an escort formed over the boundary line on the bridge over the Saugus River on the Salem Turnpike. The escort included a battalion of cavalry under Major...
by admin | Mar 2, 2024 | History
This is part of a series on Lafayette’s visit to Massachusetts August 23, 1824 to September 3 1824. August 30, 1824 was Lafayette’s last full day in Boston until his return nearly a year later. He had already stayed an extra day to witness the militia demonstrations...
