General Lafayette, a French hero of the Revolution, returned to the United States for a grand tour in 1824 and 1825. On November 2, 1824, General Lafayette "left Richmond on his way to Monticello to visit Mr. Jefferson." On the way, Gen. Lafayette stopped at Powell's Tavern in Goochland. ("I spent some time at the Tavern and there was much celebration at his arrival.") While there, the general met with American officers and many citizens of the county.
general lafayette a french hero of the revolution returned to the united states for a grand tour in 1824 and 1825 on november 2 1824 general lafayette "left richmond on his way to monticello to visit mr jefferson" on the way gen lafayette stopped at powell's tavern in goochland ("i spent some time at the tavern and there was much celebration at his arrival") while there the general met with american officers and many citizens of the county