Lafayette In Massachusetts In 1824 – September 2 Lexington
This is part of a series on Lafayette’s visit to Massachusetts August 23, 1824 to September 3 1824. At the Lexington line a troop of horse and a cavalcade of citizens...
Lafayette In Massachusetts In 1824 – September 2 Arlington (West Cambridge In 1824)
In 1913 Arlington held a historical pageant to dedicate a new town hall. Episode VI was Lafayette’s visit. Over 600 people took an active part in the pageant and there were over 5,000 in the audience.
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