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“Merci”: Harrisburg welcomes back Marquis de Lafayette, hero of the American Revolution
Harrisburg founder John Harris, Jr., was no fan of the French after the French and Indian War, but last Saturday night, he ...
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200 years ago, this major figure visited central Pa. Here’s how they’re celebrating the anniversary
Gilbert du Mortier, better known to many as the Marquis de Lafayette, was a key figure in the American Revolution. In 1824 and 1825, Lafayette returned to tour the United States, and he was met ...
'Once-in-a-lifetime event': Fayetteville joins national Lafayette Bicentennial Celebration
The celebration honors the Marquis de Lafayette's impact on American history and highlights Fayetteville’s place in his ...
Lafayette returns to Schenectady, 200 years after the ‘Farewell Tour’ of 1825
You may or may not remember him from your elementary school history class, but if you’re familiar with the musical “Hamilton,” you’ve certainly been acquainted with the Marquis de Lafayette. A French ...
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Letter: Pittsfield should embrace its history with Marquis de Lafayette
To the editor: The Marquis de Lafayette made a grand tour of the United States in 1824 and 1825 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. His travels took him to every ...