This video (just under 12 minutes) is designed to be used with the education guide (below) developed for 4th, 7th, and 11th grades. The video depicts a young Dutchess County couple who feel hopeful when Lafayette visits Poughkeepsie in 1824 and they come to understand his values.
This is part of a series of articles, programs, and exhibitions published by the Dutchess County Historical Society in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, celebrating the varied paths to freedom and equality that comprise the American Dream.
Educational Guide:
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