Events

Bring friends and family for a free visit to Ft. McHenry’s public grounds during this weekend. Explore the replica of Washington’s dining tent which greeted Lafayette upon his arrival to Baltimore on October 7, 1824. Interact with staff in 1820’s attire from Philadelphia’s Museum of the American Revolution (tent curator). Learn about the tent’s history... Read more »

Enjoy free access* to Fort McHenry’s public grounds to participate in a historic reenactment event. Arrive by 1:30 PM to be part of the parade route when today’s Lafayette and entourage step off the boat at Ft. McHenry’s wharf on the exact date of his 1824 arrival. Follow the entourage from the wharf, led by... Read more »

SOLD OUT!! Continue the journey of Lafayette’s 1824 itinerary by taking a ticketed motor coach tour of 7 venues connected to Lafayette’s visit. Enjoy the living history description of these sites by popular Baltimore Heritage Tour Guide Bradley Alston. Beginning and ending at the Maryland Center for History and Culture (MCHC), enjoy this 3-hour coach... Read more »

SOLD OUT!! At the conclusion of the guided footstep tour by bus, the American Friends of Lafayette will host a ticketed speaker luncheon at the MCHC, closed to the public that date. Enjoy a catered gourmet box lunch and hear noted University of Maryland historian Dr. Richard Bell, author of “Stolen: Five Free Boys Kidnapped... Read more »

The Mount Vernon Place Conservancy in Baltimore and the American Friends of Lafayette are thrilled to partner to celebrate the impact of the Marquis de Lafayette on our nation and how Baltimore has honored him over the centuries. 200 years ago, General Lafayette, during his 1824 Farewell Tour of America, was at the spot that’s... Read more »

Take advantage of a free open house at a Baltimore church built in 1818 with historic and musical connections to Lafayette. Tours will take place throughout the three-hour period and visitors may arrive at any time. At 11:00 AM, hear a brief history of Baltimore in 1824 and the First Unitarian connection to Lafayette and... Read more »

Farewell Soiree + Musical Performance at the Peale Museum in Baltimore, Maryland Spend an evening with Major General Lafayette and your American Friends of Lafayette hosts at the final ticketed event of our 5-day bicentennial tribute in Baltimore, a “Farewell Lafayette Soirée” sendoff starting at 5:30 PM. Immerse yourself in a journey through time, experiencing... Read more »