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Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour Visits New Orleans, LA
April 9, 2025–April 13, 2025
Louisiana 2025 events on the bicentennial tour include:
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Wednesday, April 9 morning: New Orleans | Plaque Dedication sponsored by the Spirit of ’76 Chapter, NSDAR, and by-invitation-only luncheon – SOLD OUT
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Thursday, April 10 day: New Orleans | “Step Into The Past, Live The Lafayette Legacy!” Theatrical Historical Pagent, Welcome Ceremony at Chalmette Battlefield & Tour, Cruise on the Steamboat Natchez
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April 10 evening: New Orleans | Adrienne’s Salon – American Friends of Lafayette Members Only Event, by invitation only
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Friday, April 11 day: Baton Rouge | Magnolia Mound tour and luncheon, including a gravesite ceremony at Armand Duplantier’s grave hosted by the S.A.R.
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April 11 evening: New Orleans | Opera with Lafayette and appearance of Dr. Benjamin Franklin
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Sunday, April 13, 5 pm: New Orleans | The Orchestra Nationale – Auvergne-Rhone-Alps who hail from the area of Chateau Chavaniac, Lafayette’s childhood home
For the full schedule, click HERE