The Sounds of Commemoration: The Music of Lafayette's Farewell Tour

During the Marquis de Lafayette’s Farewell Tour of America from 1824 to 1825, music was an integral part of most celebrations around the country. This lecture examines how music was utilized in the celebrations for Lafayette, playing a significant role in shaping public memory of the visit.

About the presenter: Christina McSherry is currently the Executive Director of Historic Rock Ford. She is a graduate of Franklin and Marshall College and completed her Ph.D. in historical archaeology at the University of Nevada, Reno in 2022. Her academic research focuses on the archaeology of conflict and warfare. In addition to being Rock Ford’s director, she also is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Franklin and Marshall College.

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