Yes, there are contemporary reports that confirm the Revolutionary War hero Lafayette did set foot in the Hamlet of Mendon. Beyond that, what else does the written history confirm? Read this week’s Carosa Commentary “The Day Lafayette Touched Mendon,” and see for yourself by following the breadcrumbs of historical documents.
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