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. As the party progressed they found that Elijah Aikens of the old Aiken Stand had gathered pretty much the whole population of Barnard to welcome the Nation’s Guest....
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 left Windsor at 9:30 AM. Governor Van Ness and Major General Mower escorted him. From Windsor to Woodstock Gen. Lafayette and suite were brought in carriage...
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. . There was a plan. Lafayette was expected to arrive at 4:00 PM on the 27th.. The plan was for the procession to form at the west end of the bridge at 3:30 PM. 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. 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....
