It is a fairly quiet week at the Society as we head toward a long holiday weekend. Here is what is happening in the coming days:. In and General Lafayette made a farewell tour of the United States.
The year-old hero was welcomed in an adoring frenzy. The visit to Boston of the sole surviving major general of the Continental Army was one of the largest celebrations the city had ever seen. This talk is open to the public, free of charge, though registration is required. A pre-talk reception begins at PM followed by the speaking program at PM.
This talk examines the religious critique of manifest destiny put forth by New Englanders from Although manifest destiny is often portrayed as an ideology rooted in Puritan theology, this talk explores how opponents of expansion in New England used religion to castigate and separate themselves from this ideology. Brown Bag talks are free and open to the public, so pack a lunch and stop on by! Normal hours resume on Tuesday, 29 May. Meghan Markle will wed at St. The couple has decided to update several royal wedding rituals, but their choice of venue is steeped in tradition.
As with so many historical events, an Adams was there to witness and record it. Charles Francis Adams was serving as U. With his son Charles Francis 2d fighting in the American Civil War, the elder Adams had more pressing concerns on his mind. The streets of London were mobbed with Brits hoping to catch a glimpse of the young bride. Adams and his wife woke early on the day of the ceremony, braved heavy fog and the crowds at Paddington Station and boarded the train to Windsor Castle.
Once inside, the Adamses took their designated place at the north side of the altar and waited for the ceremony to begin. Here the greatest dignitaries of the Church performed the solemn service which waited a young couple destined under Providence to continue the line of monarchy for another age. Guests were then ushered into St. It is a ponderous machine enough, but may-be necessary. Bostonians have enjoyed playing baseball since the s and in Boston acquired a team in the newly formed National Association of Professional Base Ball Players.
