Illuminated garden reception at Shirley Place, Friday, August 23, 8-10:00 pm. Enjoy beverages
and light hors d’oeuvres at Shirley Place on August 23 as we celebrate the 200th anniversary
of the Marquis de Lafayette’s Farewell Tour of the United States. Remarks and an appearance
from Lafayette himself will be highlighted this evening. Guests can tour the home and visit the
Lafayette Bedroom, where the General spent the night as the guest of Governor William
Eustis and his wife Caroline. 33 Shirley Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Lafayette is expected
to arrive at 9:30 pm. On-street parking is available and parking lots are available at Langdon Street
and 498 Dudley Street.