Exhibition
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 N. Broad Street, PhiladelphiaSee the original terra cotta bust of Lafayette by William Rush, modeled in 1824 during the Tour. Rush was responsible for the sculptures on the William Strickland-designed grand triumphal arch... Read more »
Exhibition: Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington’s Tent
Museum of the American Revolution 101 S 3rd St, PhiladelphiaThis important presentation highlights Lafayette’s Revolutionary War contributions, and his association with Washington and the Continental Army’s leadership – specialized tours are available. Open to all, admission charge. Museum of... Read more »
Lafayette Exhibit at The Great American Stamp Show, Hartford CT
Connecticut Convention Center 100 Columbus Blvd, HartfordLafayette's Stamp Exhibit, created by member Donald Bourassa, was exhibited at the Great American Stamp Show in Hartford, Connecticut on August 15 -18, 2024. The exhibit won a Vermeil Ribbon... Read more »
NYC Bicentennial Farewell Tour Kickoff Weekend: SUNDAY (Westchester, NY)
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum 895 Shore Rd, BronxAugust 18, 2024 (Sunday) Start the morning with a tour of the Bartow Pell Mansion house and gardens. The director of the Bronx Historical Society will speak about the significance... Read more »
Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour Visits New Rochelle, NY
Ruby Dee Park Library Green 1 Library Plaza, New RochelleFREE COMMUNITY EVENT CELEBRATING MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE’S VISIT TO NEW ROCHELLE AUGUST 1824 Celebrate Lafayette 200! A Living History Extravaganza 11 am – 3 pm New Rochelle Public Library Tables... Read more »
New York-Connecticut Delegations’ “Handoff” of Lafayette
William James Memorial Park Port ChesterPort Chester, NY and Greenwich, CT: Organized by the Horseneck DAR, a ceremonial re-enactment of the August 20, 1824 handoff of “Lafayette” across the border of New York to Connecticut.... Read more »