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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