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 »
Exhibition: American Hero and Revolutionary Man: The Life of the Marquis de Lafayette
Gallery 220 120 N. Washington Street, Havre de GraceThis presentation highlights Lafayette’s Revolutionary War contributions and his association with Washington and the Continental Army’s leadership. The affection of Americans for the Marquis is examined through collectibles, memorabilia associated... Read more »
Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour Visits Lancaster, MA
First Church of Lancaster Unitarian Universalist 725 Main Street, LancasterFirst Church of Lancaster Unitarian Universalist, at 725 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, will welcome Lafayette at the Church building, designed by Charles Bullfinch and dedicated in 1817. Reverend Nathaniel Thayer... Read more »
Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour Visits Sterling, MA
Sterling Memorial Park 171 Worcester Road, SterlingSterling, Massachusetts was visited by Lafayette on September 3, 1824. At 10:00 am to 11:00 am, the 200th Anniversary Bicentennial celebration Lafayette will arrive in Sterling at the Sterling Memorial... Read more »
Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour Visits West Boylston, MA
W. Boylston Town Common 77 Worcester St, West Boylston*Come help us make and re-create history as the American Friends of Lafayette and the citizens of West Boylston, honor Lafayette as we re-create his 1824 stop in West... Read more »
Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour 1st Stop in Worcester, MA
The Oaks 140 Lincoln Street, WorcesterOn September 3rd, Lafayette was welcomed into Worcester by a committee of arrangements led by Judge Levi Lincoln. Upon reaching the Paine estate, Lafayette passed under a “display of flags, as... Read more »
Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour 2nd Stop in Worcester, MA
Worcester Common 455 Main Street, WorcesterWorcester will recreate the reception of Lafayette led by Judge Levi Lincoln in 1824. A Lafayette interpreter will arrive and be greeted by costumed interpreters from Old Sturbridge Village. There... Read more »
Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour Visits Rochdale, MA
Christ Episcopal Church 1089 Stafford Street, RochdaleChrist Episcopal Church, the Leicester Historical Society, Old Sturbridge Village, and the American Friends of Lafayette will collaborate to commemorate Lafayette’s reception in Rochdale on September 3rd, 1824. The Christ... Read more »
Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour Visits Charlton, MA
The Rider Tavern 255 Stafford Street, CharltonThe Charlton Historical Society, Old Sturbridge Village, and the American Friends of Lafayette will collaborate to commemorate Lafayette’s reception in Charlton, MA on September 3rd, 1824. The Rider Tavern, then... Read more »
Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour Visits Sturbridge, MA
Sturbridge Town Common 278 Main St, SturbridgeLafayette’s final stop in Massachusetts in 1824 was in the Towne of Sturbridge, where he was greeted by a martial band, the Town’s artillery company, and thousands of civilians. The... Read more »
Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour Visits Sturbridge, MA: “Farewell Banquet at Publick House in Sturbridge”
The Publick House 277 Main Street, SturbridgeAt 7:30 p.m., there will be a banquet commemorating Lafayette’s visit to Massachusetts and New Hampshire at the Publick House, which is one of the buildings that Lafayette actually visited... Read more »