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Step Back in Time With Recounting of French General Lafayette's Travels Through Darien

 

 

The Darien Historical Society welcomes Alan Hoffman for a lecture and signing of his masterful translation of General Lafayette's farewell tour in America in 1824-25. A classic French text by Auguste Levasseur, private secretary to the general, the writings and translation provide sharp insight into this event in American social and cultural history.

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Regaled a hero of the American Revolution in his tour across 24 states and in his visits with five presidents, his New England travels took him along the Post Road in Darien.  Learn more about this time in local history.

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