On Thursday June 18th Alan Hoffman will speak about his most recent work, a translation of Auguste Levasseur’s Lafayette in America, a journal of General Lafayette’s 1824-1825 Farewell Tour of all 24 United States. Hoffman will address Lafayette’s visit to Andover in his talk as well as highlights from the book. The event will culminate with a book signing.
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In this book, Lafayette’s private secretary describes how the now 67-year-old hero of the American Revolution and apostle of liberty in Europe was welcomed in an adoring frenzy by the American people. Lafayette was the sole surviving major general of the Continental Army. With its panoramic view of the young country — its burgeoning cities and towns, its technological innovations like the Erie Canal, and its industrious people — this book captures America on the cusp of its jubilee year.
Thursday June 18th 6:30-7:30
97 Main St Andover, MA
For more information on the book visit http://www.lafayetteinamerica.com/index.html
Monday morning, May 25th, in the first hour of NBC’s Today Show, 7:00-8:00 a. m., watch for the Historical Society in the background of a segment on Andover native Jay Leno. Click 
Currently every spring and fall we see over 550 Andover students. With the spring weather comes field trip season and for every third grader in Andover’s public schools comes a field trip to the Andover Historical Society. This spring AHS will be visited by Sanborn Elementary, West Elementary, South Elementary, and Satin Augustans School from May 1st- June 12th. 
