Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour Visits Washington D.C.
October 15, 2024 @ 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
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 a much-awaited reunion between Lafayette and Martha Peter, a granddaughter of Martha Washington.
Please join us 200 years (and one day later) on October 15th, 2024, at 6 pm
as we celebrate one of Washington D.C.’s most historic events.
At Tudor Place, you will enjoy…
- Many toasts to Lafayette
- Delicious food
- The exact house Lafayette visited
- The lovely gardens
- A performance by The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps
- And of course, you will meet and greet General Lafayette himself!!!!
Tudor Place Historic House & Gardens is located in the heart of Georgetown
644 31st Street, NW in Washington, DC
Parking details are forthcoming.
Thank you and vive Lafayette !!
The Lafayette in Washington, D.C. Bicentennial Committee