Lafayette-Durfee House New Summer Hours

The Lafayette-Durfee Historical House has partnered with Citizens for Citizens in a program that hires senior citizens.

They now have a tour guide for the House and are expanding their hours. The House will now be open from Wednesday through Sunday through the remainder of the season.

Hope you all have a chance to visit.

94 Cherry Street
Fall River, MA

UPDATE FROM L-D HOUSE:
The Lafayette Durfee House 94 Cherry Street Fall River MA will now be open for tours on Wednesdays through Sundays from 1PM – 4PM starting on 8/18/10.

This is the home of Col Joseph Durfee who led the Fall River militia during the War for Independence and was frequently visited by the Marquis de Lafayette during this time period. Displays will include clothing, furniture, weaponry medical and surgical instruments and much more.

Please visit our website at www.lafayettedurfeehouse.org. Admission is free but a three dollar donation would be greatly appreciated.

Hours are from 12PM-4PM for further information or directions contact via email at lafayettedurfee @yahoo.com or call 508 813 8230.

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