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Boiling & Lafayette Historical Marker Dedication

October 27, 2024 @ 2:00 pm3:00 pm

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 quartered in 16-year-old Susanna Boiling’s home, she overheard him plotting to capture General Lafayette, who was headquartered at the Half Way House, some 15 miles away. Susanna snuck out of her home, rode through the night, and warned Lafayette, who escaped.

This event date also marks the 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s visit to Richmond on his triumphant return tour to the U.S.

Details

Date:
October 27, 2024
Time:
2:00 pm–3:00 pm

Organizer

Richmond SAR
Phone
(804) 275-1760
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Venue

Half Way House Restaurant
10301 Jefferson Davis Hwy
North Chesterfield, Virginia 23237
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Phone
(804) 275-1760
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