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"200 years later, Fayetteville to join in on the bicentennial of Lafayette's Farewell Tour next March." Over a period of 400 days and through 25 states, Lafayette made 250 stops in the Unites States. He was invited by then President James Monroe. Fayetteville has been designated at premier bicentennial site by the American Friends of Lafayette. The organization has recently been in the process of organizing a national tour celebrating the historical event. The upcoming celebration will begin Fayetteville on March 4, 2025 with a reenactment of Lafayette's horse-drawn cart arriving in Fayetteville.
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44100
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"A Cognac blend that pays tribute to Fayetteville's namesake inspires a community-focused competition that will toast history and innovation." Fayetteville originally started out as Campbellton in 1762, but was changed in 1783 to honor the French nobleman who fought in the American Revolution. La Fayette Cognac is now available in five Cumberland County liquor stores.
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