A Salute to the Marquis!
Sunday, September 1, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Langdon House, 143 Pleasant Street, Portsmouth, N.H.
Shout a hearty huzzah to the Marquis de Lafayette at the Langdon House!
Join Historic New England and the American Friends of Lafayette as we mark the 200th anniversary of the Marquis' farewell tour of the United States - and his celebratory visit to Portsmouth and the Langdon House on September 1, 1824. Visit the Langdon House and learn of John Langdon's revolutionary spirit. Meet Lafayette when he arrives by horse and buggy. Raise a shout in his honor during a three gun salute. Celebrate the fraternal bond between the United States and France with traditional lawn games of the 18th century.
This event is free and open to all. Become a member today to help us continue to offer free programs for all to enjoy.
Please call 603-436-3205 for more information.
Accessibility Considerations: This event takes place in the Langdon House and outdoors in the Langdon House gardens. Entry to the Langdon House includes stone and wooden steps. The Langdon House gardens include a gravel drive, grass lawns, and a wooded glen with exposed tree roots and stumps. Limited seating is available in the house and within the grounds.
Members of the Sons of the American Revolution will be present at this even and three members will carry and display reproduction and period muskets. Members of the Color Guard will fire a three gun salute with blanks as part of the welcoming ceremony. Visitors can expect the brief sound of gun fire and see and smell smoke.
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