Lafayette’s 1825 Visit To Greater Western New York (Part VI)
Lafayette’s 1825 visit ended tragically in Waterloo with a fatal cannon blast. Yet celebrations in Geneva and Auburn united communities. What lasting revolutionary pride did…
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Lafayette’s 1825 Visit To Greater Western New York (Part V)
Lafayette’s 1825 journey through Mendon to Canandaigua sparked myths and mysteries. Did he dine in Mendon or rush to Canandaigua’s warm welcome? Click the link…
Lafayette’s 1825 Visit To Greater Western New York (Part IV)
Lafayette’s 1825 tour marveled at Lockport’s mighty canal locks. Thousands greeted him in Rochester’s vibrant streets. What made these stops unforgettable? Click below for this…
Lafayette’s 1825 Visit To Greater Western New York (Part III)
Lafayette’s 1825 arrival in Buffalo sparked a patriotic frenzy. Crowds thronged to greet the Revolutionary War hero. What made his Western New York tour unforgettable?…
Lafayette’s 1825 Visit To Greater Western New York (Part II)
Lafayette’s 1825 tour through Western New York was a last-minute triumph. Chautauqua County’s welcome was hastily planned yet heartfelt. Why did his route spark such…