Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour Visits Providence, RI
What: Reenactment of Lafayette’s visit to Providence When: Friday, August 23, 2024, at 2 PM Where: NEW LOCATION: Masonic Grand Lodge of Rhode Island, 222 Taunton Ave. East Providence RI 02914 Welcoming Lafayette back to Rhode Island after 40+ years. • Introduction of dignitaries and guests, and introduces guests of honor: Lafayette descendants: Virginie Bureaux de Pusy-Dumottier de Lafayette and Héloïse... Read more »
Lafayette Dinner & Ball in Providence, RI
During His Farewell Tour, Lafayette was in Rhode Island for only ONE DAY (August 23rd, 1824), but what an important day it was. Mark your calendars! August 23rd, 1824 - Lafayette made a whirlwind single-day, impactful stop in Rhode Island during his Farewell Tour. The Lafayette Bicentennial In Rhode Island Committee is commemorating this historic preeminent moment with a day of activities that culminates... Read more »
