Discovering History Speaker Series
Alan Hoffman, President of The American Friends of Lafayette – “Lafayette and Human Rights”
This event is FREE and Open to the Public.
Tennessee State Museum February 4 – June 15, 2025 During the American Revolution, the Marquis de Lafayette of France volunteered to fight in the Continental Army. His service became a symbol... Read more »
To register, click HERE Sunday, March 30, 2025, 2:00 PM ET Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime event as we welcome reenactors portraying the Marquis de Lafayette, Creek leader Chilly McIntosh,... Read more »
To register, click HERE Sunday, March 30, 2025, 12:00 PM (no charge, but pre-registration is required to access Fort Moore) Location: On the grounds of Fort Moore, go to Jecelin... Read more »
Wednesday, April 2, 5:00 pm-7:00 pm Welcome Reception at Lucas Tavern* Old Alabama Town, Montgomery Purchase Tickets or call 334.240.4500 for more information.
Lafayette’s Welcome Back Reception 1825-2025, 200th Anniversary Celebration Wednesday, April 2nd, 5:00-7:00 Lucas Tavern, 310 North Hull Street, Old Alabama Town, Montgomery, AL Food, entertainment, speakers For tickets, www.landmarksfoundation.com/
Thursday, April 3, 10:30 am-12:00 pm Ceremony & Wreath Laying Old House Chamber State Capitol, Montgomery
Ceremony in the Alabama State Capitol Thursday, April 3, 10:30 a.m.- 12 pm Location: Old House Chambers, Alabama State Capitol, 600 Dexter Ave., Montgomery, AL 36104 Admission: free Alabama State... Read more »
Thursday, April 3, 5:00 pm-7:00 pm History/Now: The Legacy of Lafayette's Tour Reception and Panel Discussion Julien Icher — The Lafayette Trail, Inc. John Beaver — Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma... Read more »
Reception and Program at the Alabama Department of Archives & History Thursday, April 3, 5:00- 7:00 pm Location: 624 Washington Ave., Montgomery, AL 36104 Admission: free Alabama Department of Archives... Read more »
Lafayette Day at Old Alabama Town Friday, April 4th, 9:00-3:00 Tours, activities, historical re-enactors For reservations, [email protected]
Friday, April 4, 11:30 am Historical Marker Dedication St. James Hotel, Selma
Special Event at Old Cahawba Archeological Park Saturday, April 5, 2025, 10:00 am-2:00 pm Location: Old Cahawba Archeological Park, 9518 Cahaba Road, Orrville, Alabama 36767 Join us on April 5th... Read more »
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: Farewell to Lafayette: A Celebration of the Marquis de Lafayette's Historic Visit to Claiborne Where: The Masonic Lodge, Perdue Hill, AL When: Sunday, April 6, 2025 Time: 1:30 PM to 4:00... Read more »
Monday, April 7, 10:00 am-12:00 pm Reception & Procession History Museum of Mobile
Monday, April 7, 2:00 pm Walking Tour Downtown Mobile (Meet at Mardi Gras Park)
Monday, April 7, 7:00 pm Lafayette Formal Ball* Mobile Carnival Museum, Mobile
Campus Martius Museum is proud to partner with the American Friends of Lafayette on Lafayette 200, the Commemoration of the Marquis de Lafayette’s visit to the United States in 1824-25.... Read more »
Tuesday, April 8, 6:00 pm Lafayette, Freemason Lecture & Reception Wayne Sirmon — University of Mobile Bernheim Hall, Ben May Library, Mobile
Tuesday, April 8 at 7 p.m. ET Online via Zoom Free & open to all The recording for this lecture will only be available for 7 days. Marking the 200th... Read more »
Louisiana 2025 events on the bicentennial tour include: Wednesday, April 9 morning: New Orleans | Plaque Dedication sponsored by the Spirit of ’76 Chapter, NSDAR, and by-invitation-only luncheon - SOLD... Read more »
Thursday, April 10th, 6:00 PM Bunker Hill Monument Association in partnership with the Friends of the Charlestown Branch Library Location: Charlestown Branch Library, 179 Main Street, Charlestown MA Speaker: Alan... Read more »
Lafayette Traveling Exhibit Pellitier Library Allegheny College April 14 to May 2, 2025 On June 2, 1825, Lafayette spoke on the steps of the partially completed Bentley Hall at Allegheny... Read more »
April 15, 12 pm - 1 pm Lafayette's Farewell Tour of America Zoom lecture by Alan Hoffman and Peter Reilly For more info and to register, click HERE
Join us as Lafayette returns to Natchez after 200 years! Sponsored by the American Friends of Lafayette, the Natchez Historical Society, the Natchez Museum of African American History and Culture,... Read more »
French Heritage Corridor; 5th Annual Conference “Inspiration and l’Amitié: Sustaining Life in the FHC” Wednesday, April 23 - Saturday, April 26, 2025 Washington University, St. Louis, MO We hope you... Read more »
St. Louis Welcomes Lafayette! Saturday, April 26, 2025, Riverboat Cruise 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Commemorating his arrival on the Riverboat Natchez, General Lafayette, along with Amanda Clark, Manager of Community... Read more »
Event: Lafayette lecture series in French # 1 Lecture: ‘Lafayette au coeur des Révolutions’ Speaker: Iris de Rode, PhD, Gibson Fellow in Democracy, University of Virginia Date: Saturday, April 26,... Read more »
Discover the rich history of Illinois as we honor the heroic Marquis de Lafayette! Join us on April 27, 1:30 p.m. at the Liberty Bell of the West & Immaculate... Read more »
Date & Time April 27, 2025 @ 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Contact Information Name: Public Programs Email: [email protected] In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette having come... Read more »
David and Ginger Hildebrand have chosen pieces from period sources to create a historical music program to commemorate the anniversary of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour. These pieces were works composed to... Read more »
Rotunda, Lexington Central Library, Joint Exhibit of the Library and Lexington History Museum depicting how Lexington would have appeared to LaFayette in 1825, supported by local memorabilia and traveling exhibit... Read more »
Friday, May 2, Noon, Campus Martius Museum Discovering History Speaker Series Alan Hoffman, President of The American Friends of Lafayette – “Lafayette and Human Rights” This event is FREE and... Read more »
May 2, Brownsville, TN 1 pm: DAR Program and reception with Lafayette First Presbyterian Church, 109 W. College St, Brownsville, TN 38012
May 3, The Hermitage, 9 am to 5 pm, multiple events. DAR, SAR, and Lafayette taking part, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville, TN 37076 May 4, TN State Museum, 1 to... Read more »
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... Read more »
