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Nov 20, 2015

Review: Lafayette in the Somewhat United States

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR Sarah Vowell, on campus Feb. 10, brings "French founding father" to life

Nov 16, 2015

Lafayette, We Are Here

INSIDE HIGHER ED Sarah Vowell’s new book may bring interest in the Marquis de Lafayette

Nov 2, 2015

Why Marquis de Lafayette is Still America’s Best Friend

SMITHSONIAN Q&A with Sarah Vowell, author of "Lafayette in the Somewhat United States"

Oct 28, 2015

Book Review: ‘Lafayette in the Somewhat United States’

THE BOSTON GLOBE Narrative largely seen through the viewfinder of the Marquis

Oct 20, 2015

A Teenaged French General in the American Revolution

WNYC, The Brian Lehrer Show Interview with Sarah Vowell, author of new book about the Marquis de Lafayette.

Sep 4, 2015

News Release: Lafayette Marks Marquis’ Birthday with Two Lectures

In honor of the Marquis de Lafayette’s 258th birthday on September 6, Lafayette College is hosting two distinguished speakers. Both lectures are free…

Aug 10, 2015

Lafayette’s ‘Hermione’ Returns to France

FRANCE 24 (AFP, AP) Replicate of the frigate that carried the Marquis sailed into Brest in northwestern France on Monday

Jul 12, 2015

Why did America Fall in Love with Lafayette?

RADIO OPEN SOURCE Enthusiasm for Hermione reminds us of America's first great crush, the Marquis de Lafayette

Jul 9, 2015

Expert Commentary: Diane Shaw on Hermione in Boston

THE BOSTON GLOBE Voyage brings ‘Cur Non’ spirit to Marquis’ first port of call

Jul 1, 2015

Hermione Sails into New York Harbor, Cannons Blazing

THE NEW YORK TIMES America needs to remember the Marquis’ help, says Miles Young

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