On April 28, 2018, the date of President James Monroe’s birthday, decedents of the Monroe family met at the Monroe Musuem in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The Monroe Musuem was opened by Rose Gouverneur Hoes, the great granddaughter of President Monroe, and her son Laurence Hoes, to store artifacts relating to the former President.
Author’s Note:
The Richmond Times Dispatch has more information relating to the President Monroe descendants reunion.
