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 »
Breakfast with the General in Old Lyme
Old Lyme Historical Society 55 Lyme St, Old LymeOld Lyme, ConnecticutOld Lyme Historical Society55 Lyme Street, Old Lyme CT Two hundred years ago, Lafayette stopped in Old Lyme to enjoy breakfast with Richard McCurdyat his home at 1... Read more »
General Lafayette’s Salute to Summer in Norwich, CT
Norwichtown Green 69 East Main Street, NorwichNorwich, ConnecticutNorwich Historical Society https://www.facebook.com/share/8mDyDis5gVubrXzW In 1824 Lafayette was the honored guest at a formal dinner in Norwich at the Kinney Hotel. Twohundred years later, the Norwich Historical Society once... Read more »
Lafayette rides to Branford
The Harrison House 124 Main Street, BrandfordBranford, CT: The Branford Historical Society is excited to welcome the Marquis de Lafayette, proudly on horseback, to the Harrison House in Branford to celebrate the bicentennial of his visit... Read more »
New London – A Toast & Concert for America’s Favorite Fighting Frenchman
Custom House Maritime Museum 150 Bank Street, New LondonIn 1824, the Marquis de Lafayette, the last surviving major general of the American Revolutionary War, returned to the United States on a Farewell Tour. America's favorite fighting Frenchman stopped... Read more »