The Nation’s Guest: General Lafayette’s Return Visit, 1824-25 at Historic New Bridge Landing in River Edge
Historic New Bridge Landing 1201 Main Street, River Edge, New JerseyIn 1824-1825, the Marquis de Lafayette returned to the United States at the invitation of President James Monroe. Over the course of 13 months, he visited all 24 states. Known as his “Farewell Tour.” The trip honored Lafayette’s role in the American Revolution. As the last surviving general from the war, he was welcomed by […]