Day: September 2, 2024

Bill Drake, a longtime Greenwich resident, presented a detailed account of General Lafayette's life and contributions. He highlighted Lafayette's pivotal role in both the American and French Revolutions, emphasizing his close relationship with figures like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, as well as his complex involvement in the French Revolution. Drake also recounted Lafayette's 1824 tour of the United States, including his warm reception in Greenwich, which underscored the enduring gratitude Americans felt towards him for his dedication to liberty and equality.