Interpretive Display at the Torpedo Factory Arts Center

The munitions factory (U.S. Naval Torpedo Station, Alexandria) closed in 1945 and was adapted as an art gallery, studio and classroom space in 1974. DSC_1040

Hermione, Ahoy!

June 12th 2015
During summer 2015, a replica of the 18th century French frigate L'Hermione sailed into several ports along the Eastern seaboard. In 1780, the original L'Hermione brought the Marquis de Lafayette to Boston to give the Continentals news that France would provide military support to the Revolution. Construction of the replica began in 1997."La frégate de la liberté" sailed from La Roch ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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