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Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour Visits Charlestown, MA

August 25, 2024 @ 11:00 am 2:00 pm

We have BIG plans for Lafayette in Charlestown, Massachusetts on August 25, 2024. 

Please find details and the registration button below. 

Please join us!!!

11:15 am

• Arrive at Charlestown Navy Yard, park at Pier 1

• Walk or car escort to the Bunker Hill Monument

11:30 am

• Ceremony at the Monument

• Presentation of the Colors by the Ancient and Honorable   Artillery Company of Massachusetts

• Singing of American and French National Anthems

• Welcome by AFL President Alan R. Hoffman

• Introduction of Lafayette descendants

• Remarks by the National Park Service

• Setting the Scene, by AFL President Hoffman

• Reenactment of 1824 welcome of Lafayette and his reply, featuring interpreter Mark Schneider

12:15 pm

• Walk or car escort to 16 Harvard Street, home of Edward Everett

12:25 pm

• Luncheon at Everett House (ticketed event; $35 – see below)

1:25 pm

• Walk or car escort to Pier 1

To register for the luncheon please click: HERE (space is limited).

For free parking, please email President Alan Hoffman by clicking: HERE