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 »
Lafayette is welcomed by Montpelier, VT
Bethany Church, 115 Main St, Montpelier Montpelier — 8:30 am Due to the late hour of Lafayette’s arrival the night before, a meeting with the ladies of Montpelier was postponed... Read more »
Lafayette is welcomed by Waterbury, VT
Waterbury — 9:45 am The Waterbury Historical Society will greet Lafayette at the home of Governor Ezra Butler, 73 North Main Street (Route 2), where Lafayette stopped briefly in 1825.... Read more »
Lafayette is welcomed by Williston, VT
Williston — 10:15 am The Williston Historical Society is excited to host Julien Icher of the Lafayette Trail, Inc. (a leading expert on the topic) and a General Lafayette actor... Read more »
Lafayette is welcomed by Essex Junction, VT
Cemetery, 32-36 Main St, Essex Junction Essex Junction — 11:00 am Although Lafayette did not stop in Essex in 1825, he will stop by for a re-enactment and wreath-laying in the... Read more »
Lafayette is welcomed by Winooski, Vermont’s Farmer’s Market
Winooski—11:45 am French Heritage Day Winooski Farmers Market (20 Winooski Falls Way, Winooski, VT 05404) Sunday, June 29th, 10 am-2 pm Now in its 20th year, French Heritage Day celebrates... Read more »
Lafayette is welcomed by Burlington, VT
After meeting with old soldiers and the public downtown at city hall park, Lafayette travelled up to UVM to lay the cornerstone for the new Old Mill building, which was... Read more »
Lafayette is welcomed by Burlington, VT
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm entry - ECHO Museum , 1 College St, Burlington Burlington waterfront — 6:00-9:00 pm Join us for a dinner cruise on Lake Champlain to celebrate the... Read more »