Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage is excited to be a stop on the American Friends of Lafayette’s commemoration of The Farewell Tour in Tennessee! Join us on Saturday, May 3, 2025, for a day filled with historic activities, including an opening balcony talk, lectures throughout the day on Lafayette’s significance, historic games, and more!
Join the American Friends of Lafayette September 27-29 2024 for a captivating weekend in Philadelphia celebrating the Bicentennial of Lafayette's 1824-1825 Farewell Tour! Kick off on FRIDAY with a historical presentation,... Read more »
During the bicentennial of the Marquis de Lafayette’s triumphal tour of the United States, visit the Rosenbach to view (and even touch!) remarkable manuscripts documenting the French aristocrat’s central part... Read more »
In September of 1824, citizens of Easton, Pennsylvania traveled to Philadelphia to see the last living Continental General: Lafayette. They were so moved by Lafayette's presence that they returned to Easton... Read more »
This tour will be offered from 10:00 - 11:00 AM and 6:00 - 7:00 PM. French immigrant Stephen Girard settled in Philadelphia in 1776, but he would not cross paths... Read more »
*Docents share new research uncovering unknown connections between the Hill family’s ancestors, General Lafayette’s 1824 visit, and post-commemorative events. *Authenticated ‘Old Paris’ porcelain tea and coffee set with General Lafayette... Read more »
Bring friends and family for a free visit to Ft. McHenry’s public grounds during this weekend. Explore the replica of Washington’s dining tent which greeted Lafayette upon his arrival to... Read more »
Frank Womble, a member of the Board of Governors for the American Friends of Lafayette, lectures at 2 pm about Lafayette’s visits to Hampton Roads in 1824 and 1825 and... Read more »
Join us on an unforgettable journey as we recreate the 1824 Lafayette Farewell Tour, 200 years later. Witness the return of history in America as you visit local Delaware sites... Read more »
The Myers House, 323 E Freemason St., Norfolk, is significant as the most intact, best documented, and surviving known Jewish residence in the United States before 1800. Moses Myers, an... Read more »
Enjoy free access* to Fort McHenry’s public grounds to participate in a historic reenactment event. Arrive by 1:30 PM to be part of the parade route when today’s Lafayette and... Read more »
SOLD OUT!! Continue the journey of Lafayette’s 1824 itinerary by taking a ticketed motor coach tour of 7 venues connected to Lafayette’s visit. Enjoy the living history description of... Read more »
SOLD OUT!! At the conclusion of the guided footstep tour by bus, the American Friends of Lafayette will host a ticketed speaker luncheon at the MCHC, closed to the public... Read more »
The Mount Vernon Place Conservancy in Baltimore and the American Friends of Lafayette are thrilled to partner to celebrate the impact of the Marquis de Lafayette on our nation and... Read more »
Take advantage of a free open house at a Baltimore church built in 1818 with historic and musical connections to Lafayette. Tours will take place throughout the three-hour period and... Read more »
*Docents share new research uncovering unknown connections between the Hill family’s ancestors, General Lafayette’s 1824 visit, and post-commemorative events. *Authenticated ‘Old Paris’ porcelain tea and coffee set with General Lafayette... Read more »
Farewell Soiree + Musical Performance at the Peale Museum in Baltimore, Maryland Spend an evening with Major General Lafayette and your American Friends of Lafayette hosts at the final ticketed... Read more »
You can learn about the relationship between President James Monroe and the Marquis de Lafayette in a one-hour presentation given by Mark Walsh of the James Monroe Memorial Foundation. This... Read more »
Join the staff at the Fairmount Water Works for a guided interpretation of the 1815 engineering marvel that so impressed Lafayette on his Philadelphia visit. Selected tours will include excerpts... Read more »
The garden performance begins at 1 PM including several pieces composed and performed for Lafayette during his Farewell Tour. Three museum interpreters, “The Men of the House,” add a theatrical... Read more »
Hill House Museum $5 Admission
Welcome to Washington, Lafayette! Presented by the American Revolution Institute and the American Friends of Lafayette At the Home of the Society of Cincinnati Larz Anderson House October 13th, 2024... Read more »
Welcome to Washington, Lafayette! Presented by the American Revolution Institute and the American Friends of Lafayette At the Home of the Society of Cincinnati Larz Anderson House October 13th, 2024... Read more »
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Advance registration is requested Celebrate the bicentennial of the Marquis de Lafayette's 1824 visit to Arlington House. Presentation by Elizabeth Reese, author of "Marquis de... Read more »
Celebrate under the stars at a garden party at Tudor Place, home of Martha Parke Custis Peter. Lafayette visited Tudor Place multiple times during his visit to Washington, D.C.
Join American Friends of Lafayette members and the French Ambassador for an educational event at the French Embassy.
On October 14, 1824, as part of his Farewell Tour of the United States, General Lafayette paid a visit to Martha and Thomas Peter at Tudor Place. The visit was... Read more »
On October 14, 1824, as part of his Farewell Tour of the United States, General Lafayette paid a visit to Martha and Thomas Peter at Tudor Place. The visit was... Read more »
*Docents share new research uncovering unknown connections between the Hill family’s ancestors, General Lafayette’s 1824 visit, and post-commemorative events. *Authenticated ‘Old Paris’ porcelain tea and coffee set with General Lafayette... Read more »
Lafayette visited Alexandria, Virginia on October 16th, 1824. We will be celebrating this event exactly 200 years later AND we will be visiting the exact house that Lafayette stayed in. Here is the order... Read more »
Join the American Friends of Lafayette and Lafayette himself for a dinner commemorating hisvisit to the city of Alexandria.
Join American Friends of Lafayette, Mount Vernon Staff, and Lafayette to commemorate thebicentennial of Lafayette’s visit to George Washington’s tomb at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Join the American Friends of Lafayette and Lafayette himself for a dinner commemorating hisvisit to the city of Alexandria.
Lafayette Dinner at Gadsby's Tavern Enjoy a four-course dinner with French wine pairings as we celebrate the 200th anniversary of Lafayette's dinner in the very same room where he was... Read more »
The MacArthur Memorial (Norfolk) will host a viewing of the one-hour PBS documentary on the Marquis de Lafayette. This show, presented in the auditorium, is free and open to the... Read more »
Join the celebration commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Lafayette's return to America in 1824 as "Guest of the Nation" in which he visited all 24 states and all surviving residents.... Read more »
James Fayette, Virginie de Lafayette & Frederick Douglass, Live Revolutionary War Encampment + Kids Activities Galore with Portsmouth’s Revolutionary War Veterans and their wives! Main & Churchland Libraries, free.
Julie Dunn, Hill House Museum Board member and local researcher lectures at 1 pm detailing General Lafayette’s visit to Portsmouth. She is joined by “The Women of the House,” three... Read more »
The current Mayor of Norfolk, the Honorable Kenneth Alexander, will present General Lafayette with a City Proclamation of Welcome at the Norfolk City Hall at 2:30 pm on Tuesday, October... Read more »
Step back in time to October 22, 1824, and join the 1824 Mayor of Norfolk, the Honorable John Holt, to greet General Lafayette as he steps ashore in Norfolk. This... Read more »
In 1824, Portsmouth welcomed Lafayette with 42 bonfires. In 2024, we light up our shoreline once again, as Portsmouth welcomes the Nation's Guest! 5:00 - Lafayette arrives in Norfolk 5:30... Read more »
Ahoy there! Join us for a two-hour narrated cruise on the Elizabeth River. We will see the 42 Fountains of Light illuminated in honor of Lafayette – replicating the welcome... Read more »
Prepare to celebrate Lafayette's return to Portsmouth! Join us in Portsmouth, Virginia on October 25th as Williamsburg interpreter Mark Schneider portrays General Lafayette as we commemorate Lafayette's Return to Portsmouth! Click... Read more »
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When Lafayette departed Norfolk in October 1824, the citizens of Norfolk held a large ball in his honor. Two centuries later, Norfolk will host a ball at the Norfolk Yacht... Read more »
Please join the Richmond SAR at the Half Way House Restaurant in dedicating a historic marker honoring the teenage girl who saved General Lafayette from capture. When British General Cornwallis... Read more »
Come help us Welcome Lafayette to Richmond on October 27th from 2:00-4:00 pm at Rocketts Landing...200 years after his second visit there and 243 years after his first visit there! Enjoy... Read more »
Come help us Welcome Lafayette to Richmond on October 27th from 2:00-4:00 pm at Rocketts Landing...200 years after his second visit there and 243 years after his first visit there! Enjoy... Read more »
Please join the Richmond SAR in dedicating a historic marker honoring Susanna Bolling, a 16-year-old girl who saved General Lafayette from capture by British General Cornwallis. When he quartered in... Read more »
Step back in time as we perform a staged reading of Lafayette's historic visit to historic Masons Hall two centuries ago - in the same building where it took place.... Read more »
Step back in time as we perform a staged reading of Lafayette's historic visit to historic Masons Hall two centuries ago - in the same building where it took place.... Read more »
