On Saturday April17 2010 the Lafayette Durfee House, 94 Cherry Street, Fall River, MA, will be having an open house in celebration of Patriot’s Day and the commemoration of the 235th Anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. AKA “the Shot heard Round the World”
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.
