by admin | Mar 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
This is part of a series on Lafayette’s visit to New England – June 13 to June 29 1825. Lafayette attended services led by Reverend Thomas Tracy at the Second Religious Society. Ann Tracy wrote a letter describing the event. Her husband had no notice that...
by admin | Mar 3, 2025 | History
This is part of a series on Lafayette’s visit to New England – June 13 to June 29 1825. When Lafayette entered Portland, he was met by the Committee of arrangements and the Selectmen. Stephen Longfellow addressed him. General Lafayette: “In behalf of the...
by admin | Mar 3, 2025 | History
This is part of a series on Lafayette’s visit to New England – June 13 to June 29 1825. Lafayette entered Kennebunk shortly after 1:00 PM. A large cavalcade of citizens greeted him. Horace Porter was the chief marshal. There were also many gentlemen...
by admin | Mar 3, 2025 | History
This is part of a series on Lafayette’s visit to New England – June 13 to June 29 1825. Lafayette breakfasted with General Lyman. Accounts vary as to whether he visited the Massachusetts General Hospital or the New England Museum at Court St at noon....
by admin | Mar 3, 2025 | History
This is part of a series on Lafayette’s visit to New England – June 13 to June 29 1825. Lafayette attended the morning service at church in Brattle Square. He visited General Dearborn and T.L. Winthrop. He paid respects to General Hull and lady at the...
