Tennessee State Museum, March 20 12-1 PM

During the American Revolution, the Marquis de Lafayette of France volunteered to fight in the Continental Army. His service became a symbol of the alliance between France and the burgeoning United States. In 1824 and 1825, Lafayette returned to the United States for a tour stretching from New York to Louisiana, including stops in Nashville and Clarksville, Tennessee. On the 200th anniversary of the tour, Chief Curator Richard White will explore what Lafayette’s visit meant to Tennesseans and how artifacts in the State Museum’s collection, now on display for a limited time, tell the story of that legacy.

This Lunch and Learn event is in-person in the Museum’s Digital Learning Center at 12:00. No RSVPs are required to attend this free event. It will also be live-streamed on the Museum’s website at TNMuseum.org/Videos. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]. Boxed lunches made by Apple Spice Nashville are available for purchase for $12.24 to enjoy during the event. The lunches will include a sandwich, chips, and a cookie. Lunch orders must be placed by noon on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Please order your boxed lunch on the ticket registration page.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/collecting-lafayette-200-years-of-the-marquiss-visit-to-nashville-tickets-1273072406839?aff=oddtdtcreator