President James Monroe invited the Marquis de Lafayette to visit the United States, his adopted country. Lafayette’s tour of all 24 states in 1824 and 1825 drew large crowds and sparked a renewal of patriotism. During the American Revolution, Lafayette’s intense advocacy of the American cause convinced King Louis XVI of France to send troops and ships, which proved crucial to the American victory at Yorktown.
As part of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour of America (1824–1825), celebrating the 50th anniversary of independence, Lafayette traveled from Concord, New Hampshire, through towns like Northwood and Durham, continuing toward Dover and Portsmouth. His arrival was marked by a 24-gun salute, a traditional military honor underscoring his Revolutionary War service.
Learn about Revolutionary War Combat Strategy. Watch the Revolutionary War Animated Map. For a summary, read An Overview of the American Revolution.
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Durham, NH 03824
Northwood, NH 03261