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 »
“Walk in Lafayette’s Footsteps” Walking Tour
“Walk in Lafayette’s Footsteps” Walking TourNew Haven, CT: Preservation Connecticut will present a walking tour “Walk in Lafayette’s Footsteps” featuring the places Lafayette toured in New Haven 200 years ago in 1824. The tour will... Read more »
Lafayette visits Killingworth/Clinton
The Clinton Historical Society 103 East Main Street, ClintonClinton, CT: The Clinton Historical Society will celebrate Lafayette’s visit to Clinton (then called Killingworth) with a lecture, “Lafayette's role in the American Revolution: His triumphant return in 1824,” presented... Read more »
Lafayette Day in East Haven
The Hagaman Memorial Library 227 Main St, East HavenEast Haven, CT: The Hagaman Memorial Library has proclaimed August 21 as “Lafayette Day” in recognition of the day Lafayette visited their town. The library will celebrate with events throughout... Read more »
Meet Lafayette at the New Haven Museum
The New Haven Museum 114 Whitney Avenue, New HavenNew Haven, CT: The New Haven Museum will celebrate the 200-year anniversary of the day Lafayette visited New Haven by inviting guests to meet “Lafayette” in person for a reception... Read more »
“In Lafayette’s Footsteps,” Two Walking Tours
“In Lafayette's Footsteps,” Two Walking Tours https://www.stratfordhistoricalsociety.org/, StratfordStratford, CT: The Stratford Historical Society will celebrate the bicentennial of Lafayette’s 1824 tour with a walking tour “In Lafayette's Footsteps.” Learn about the man, his impact on our new... Read more »