Lafayette and the Farewell Tour: Odyssey of an American Idol

Presenter: Alan Hoffman

In 1824-1825 the Marquis de Lafayette visisted all 24 states as the last surviving major general of the Continental Army. This Farewell Tour was described by contemporaries as a unique and extraordinary event. Edward Everett of Massachusetts called the Tour “an event taken in all its part, unparalleled in the history of man.” In this program, Alan Hoffman, translator of Lafayette in America in 1824 and 1825, a first-hand account of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour, will examine how Lafayette’s story-book life, role in the American Revolution, friendship with George Washington, support of American interests, and his Farewell Tour shaped his remarkable reputation. He will highlight Lafayette’s visits to cities and towns in New Hampshire to illustrate how the American people celebrated Lafayette and America during the Tour. 

 

Join us as we celebrate 50 years of bringing the humanities to your community!

The Hopkinton Historical Society is hosting their Annual Meeting at 1:00 PM.

Event Details

When:

Sunday, April 13, 2025 2:00pm

Where:

Hopkinton Historical Society
300 Main Street
Hopkinton NH 03229

Hosted By:

Hopkinton Historical Society

Contact Info:

Nancy Jo Chabot, 603-746-3825