Join American Friends of Lafayette, Mount Vernon Staff, and Lafayette to commemorate the
bicentennial of Lafayette’s visit to George Washington’s tomb at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Visit the Special Collections Research Center in Swem Library until November 15 to see the honorary diploma that William & Mary awarded to the Marquis de Lafayette on October 20, 1824. The... 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 »
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 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 »
Visit the Special Collections Research Center in Swem Library until November 15 to see the honorary diploma that William & Mary awarded to the Marquis de Lafayette on October 20, 1824. The... Read more »
Visit the Special Collections Research Center in Swem Library until November 15 to see the honorary diploma that William & Mary awarded to the Marquis de Lafayette on October 20, 1824. The... Read more »
Tuesday, October 29, 12:00 noon, Poplar Lawn Historic District, (S. Sycamore Street & E. Fillmore Street, Petersburg, 23803 - street parking available east and west of Sycamore Street) FREE... Read more »
Visit the Special Collections Research Center in Swem Library until November 15 to see the honorary diploma that William & Mary awarded to the Marquis de Lafayette on October 20, 1824. The... 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 »
Visit the Special Collections Research Center in Swem Library until November 15 to see the honorary diploma that William & Mary awarded to the Marquis de Lafayette on October 20, 1824. The... Read more »
Visit the Special Collections Research Center in Swem Library until November 15 to see the honorary diploma that William & Mary awarded to the Marquis de Lafayette on October 20, 1824. The... Read more »
This year marks the 200th anniversary of General LaFayette’s return visit to the United States, at the invitation of President James Monroe. As the last surviving Major General of the... Read more »
Visit the Special Collections Research Center in Swem Library until November 15 to see the honorary diploma that William & Mary awarded to the Marquis de Lafayette on October 20, 1824. The... Read more »
Visit the Special Collections Research Center in Swem Library until November 15 to see the honorary diploma that William & Mary awarded to the Marquis de Lafayette on October 20, 1824. The... Read more »
Visit the Special Collections Research Center in Swem Library until November 15 to see the honorary diploma that William & Mary awarded to the Marquis de Lafayette on October 20, 1824. The... Read more »
Visit the Special Collections Research Center in Swem Library until November 15 to see the honorary diploma that William & Mary awarded to the Marquis de Lafayette on October 20, 1824. The... Read more »
Visit the Special Collections Research Center in Swem Library until November 15 to see the honorary diploma that William & Mary awarded to the Marquis de Lafayette on October 20, 1824. The... Read more »
Returning as a hero to America after the great adventure of the War of Independence, Lafayette is confronted with the horrors of the French Revolution. He fights for his ideals... Read more »
Visit the Special Collections Research Center in Swem Library until November 15 to see the honorary diploma that William & Mary awarded to the Marquis de Lafayette on October 20, 1824. The... Read more »
Visit the Special Collections Research Center in Swem Library until November 15 to see the honorary diploma that William & Mary awarded to the Marquis de Lafayette on October 20, 1824. The... Read more »
Visit the Special Collections Research Center in Swem Library until November 15 to see the honorary diploma that William & Mary awarded to the Marquis de Lafayette on October 20, 1824. The... Read more »
In 1931, Alexis Shriver wrote a book entitled Lafayette in Harford County that recounted the Marquis de Lafayette’s travels through Harford County Maryland during the Revolution and his stop in... Read more »
Visit the Special Collections Research Center in Swem Library until November 15 to see the honorary diploma that William & Mary awarded to the Marquis de Lafayette on October 20, 1824. The... Read more »
Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Location: Zoom Virtual Lecture Time: 7:00 pm (EDT) At the invitation of Congress and President Monroe, the Frenchman/American General Lafayette toured America for more than a year, 1824-25. A... Read more »
Virtual Lecture with Dr. David Hildebrand – Lafayette’s Musical Reception: Annapolis, 1824 Cost: $15 per household for General Admission; $10 per household for HA Members, Military, and HA Docents At... Read more »
This day will be open to the public and American Friends of Lafayette members. Advance registration will be requested in September. All events except the winery will be in downtown... Read more »
* Walking tour of the old historical part of Charlottesville by the Programs Manager of the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society. * View a Special Collections exhibit of Lafayette items. *... Read more »
OPENING RECEPTION of PRESIDENTS WEEKEND: Friday evening, help us recreate the festive gathering in the Rotunda with Lafayette and Jefferson. We will be toasting, hearing speeches, feasting, and maybe singing.... Read more »
This jam-packed day starts with the option of a delicious breakfast at The Lafayette Inn in Stanardsville, Va. While enjoying your breakfast, a local historian will relate the history of... Read more »
Our day will start by meeting Lafayette on his journey from Richmond to Monticello at nearby Old Boyd Tavern, 1890 Union Mills Road, Troy VA. Watch as William Cabell Rives... Read more »
November 23, 2024 The Fredericksburg Lafayette Bicentennial Committee welcomes you to George Washington's hometown and site of the James Monroe Presidential Library and Museum. Fredericksburg is known for its authenticity... Read more »
Beyond Fayette Street: Lafayette in Baltimore City and County A Panel Highlighting Lafayette’s Numerous Visits 1781-1825 Sunday, November 24, from 2 to 4 pm Please join us for the 13th annual joint program of the Baltimore City Historical Society and the Historical Society of Baltimore County. 2024 is the Bicentennial of... Read more »
Sunday, Nov 24. 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Book Lecture at Masonic Lodge No. 4 803 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA
