With bells, signs and cannon fire that made the children jump, Lexington residents welcomed America’s favorite fighting Frenchman, Marquis de Lafayette — or rather, a re-enactor portraying him. The event on Monday marked the 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s visit to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington.

Townspeople prepare to greet Lafayette in front of Buckman Tavern / Credit: Declan Feeney
Women lead the procession carrying a welcome sign / Credit: Charles Miglietti
The Marquis de Lafayette delivers his speech / Credit: Charles Miglietti
Members of the Fife and Drum Corp / Credit: Charles Miglietti
Members of the William Diamond Junior Fife and Drum Corp / Credit: Subhash Roy
Women unfurl a banner reading “Welcome, friend of America, to the birthplace of American Liberty / Credit: Declan Feeney

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  1. Lafayette was in Massachusetts and New Hampshire August 23 to September 3 1824. There were more than thirty events commemorating the bicentennial of the visit during the corresponding period in 2024. They were all great. This one was the most authentic.

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