122. Salem History: Lafayette's Visit

In 1824, Revolutionary War hero, Marquis de Lafayette visited Salem while making on grand tour of the United States. The streets were lined flower-covered arches and thousands of people eager to catch a glimpse of the the famed frenchman. Join Jeffery and Sarah, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they cover some of Lafayette's backstory his extravagant trip to Witch City.

• https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/marquis-de-lafayette
• https://streetsofsalem.com/2020/08/31/lafayette-fangirls/
• https://www.lafayetteinamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Lafayette-in-Salem.pdf
• https://www.hamiltonhall.org/remond

 

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