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. Lafayette arrived in Massachusetts on August 23, 1824. He spent September 1 mostly in New Hampshire. He may have considered crossing Massachusetts to Albany to be...
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 pealing of cannon, the display of rockets and ringing of bells announced Lafayette’s approach. All houses throughout the length of State Street and High Street to the...
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 deputation for the committee met Lafayette at the Hamilton line around 7:00 PM and conducted him to the North Meeting House. Notwithstanding the violence of the...
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...
