Events

East Haven, CT: The Hagaman Memorial Library will present “Washington’s Favorite, The Nation’s Guest,” Songs of Lafayette’s Time in America, performed by Rick Spencer & Dawn Indermuehle on the library front lawn. Free admission. Registration: [email protected] For other events in Connecticut, visit www.lafayettecttrail.org  

Begin your bicentennial celebrations where Lafayette first set eyes on the United States just as he did back in 1824: take a Sunset Cruise around Sandy Hook Bay in the same waters where Lafayette first arrived for his farewell tour & anchored his boat on the night of August 14! Sunset Cruise around Sandy Hook... Read more »

***SOLD OUT*** Step onto the same shoreline Lafayette first set foot upon for his return to America in 1824! The evening will be held at beautiful Sailor’s Snug Harbor Cultural Center and you will enjoy a delicious dinner in the historic Great Hall. Mingle with new and familiar faces as you indulge in period entertainment... Read more »

The Friendship of Lafayette and the Oneida Nation FREE TO THE PUBLIC BUT SEAT RESERVATION IS REQUIRED. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! 2:15 Alan Hoffman, President AFL: Welcome and Introductions 2:30 Nora Slonimsky, Iona University Title: “Fact, Fiction, and the Legends of Lafayette: Lessons from Teaching Historical Memory in the Age of Revolutions” Abstract: Thanks to... Read more »

Fairfield, CT: The Fairfield Museum and History Center will celebrate Lafayette’s time in Fairfield with a day of events for the whole family. 10:00-11:00 Famous Fairfield Visitors Walking Tour Registration is required. $5 for Members; $10 for Non-Members 11:00-2:00 Family Day at Sun Tavern: Lafayette in CT (Free with Museum admission), 4:00-7:00 Tavern Night ($75 per... Read more »

Lafayette, the South Street Seaport; and American technology in 1824, 11:00 am. to 12:00 on Pier 16 near the Wavertree 11:00 - 11:20 Lafayette's Fascination with American Technology and Legal Developments: Lafayette's fascination with American technology and legal developments, particularly Robert Fulton and Robert Livingston's steamboat and their steamboat wars with Cornelius Vanderbilt and Thomas Gibbons, in... Read more »

Join us for a unique evening to celebrate the Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour featuring: When: Saturday, August 17, 2024 Time: 4:30 to 6:00 pm EDT Where: Florence Gould Theater: 55 E 59th Street, New York, NY 10022 Come see interpreter extraordinaire Mark Schneider. World-renowned as Napoleon but better known to us as General Lafayette,... Read more »

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT CELEBRATING MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE’S VISIT TO NEW ROCHELLE AUGUST 1824 Celebrate Lafayette 200! A Living History Extravaganza 11 am – 3 pm New Rochelle Public Library Tables 12 pmThe Marquis de Lafayette arrives to a 19-gun salute, bells ringingaccompanied by emissaries from New Rochelle, Gideon Coggeshall and LairdM. H. Butler. Greeted by... Read more »

Port Chester, NY and Greenwich, CT: Organized by the Horseneck DAR, a ceremonial re-enactment of the August 20, 1824 handoff of “Lafayette” across the border of New York to Connecticut. William James Memorial Park in Port Chester, NY. Free admission. No registration is required. Note: This program takes place at the end of Westchester County’s... Read more »

Greenwich, CT: The Greenwich Historical Society in partnership with the Horseneck DAR, and the Alliance Française of Greenwich, will host “Lafayette” as they commemorate the day 200 years ago (August 20, 1824), when Lafayette visited Greenwich. Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Road, Cos Cob, CT. Free admission, but registration requested here: https://greenwichhistory.org/event/lafayette-200/ For other events... Read more »

Stratford, CT: The Stratford Historical Society will celebrate the bicentennial of Lafayette’s 1824 tour with a sitting tour “In Lafayette's Footsteps.” Learn about the man, his impact on our new nation, and his August 21 visit to Stratford with Town Historian, David Wright. Stratford Library, Lovell Room. Refreshments to follow. $5 suggested donation. Registration: https://www.stratfordhistoricalsociety.org/events-programs For... Read more »

Stratford, CT: The Stratford Historical Society will celebrate the bicentennial of Lafayette’s 1824 tour with a walking tour “In Lafayette's Footsteps.” Learn about the man, his impact on our new nation, and his visit to Stratford with Town Historian, David Wright. Beginning at 1889 Main Street, Stratford. Refreshments at Stratford Historical Society after the walk.  Parking... Read more »

Norwalk, Connecticut Norwalk Historical Society Town House Museum at Historic Mill Hill Park 2 East Wall St., Norwalk, CT Admission is free; registration is required (see below) Join the Norwalk Historical Society, Lafayette Connecticut Bicentennial Committee, and the American Friends of Lafayette for the Marquis de Lafayette's Return to Norwalk, on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 @ 6:30 PM, Mill Hill... Read more »

Clinton, CT: The Clinton Historical Society will celebrate Lafayette’s visit to Clinton (then called Killingworth) with a lecture, “Lafayette's role in the American Revolution: His triumphant return in 1824,” presented by Laraine Scherban, Clinton Historical Society Curator, at the Old Brick, 103 East Main Street, Clinton. Lemonade, iced tea, and doughnuts will be served. The... Read more »

East Haven, CT: The Hagaman Memorial Library has proclaimed August 21 as “Lafayette Day” in recognition of the day Lafayette visited their town. The library will celebrate with events throughout the day, including Lafayette book discussions, the reading of a Lafayette poem, Lafayette games, and an evening reception. Join us for the unveiling of the... Read more »

New Haven, CT: Preservation Connecticut will present a walking tour “Walk in Lafayette’s Footsteps” featuring the places Lafayette toured in New Haven 200 years ago in 1824. The tour will be led by Christopher Wigren, Architectural Historian and Deputy Director of Preservation Connecticut. New Haven Green. Free admission, but tickets are limited. Registration:  https://preservationct.org/lafayettes-footsteps For... Read more »

New Haven, CT: The New Haven Museum will celebrate the 200-year anniversary of the day Lafayette visited New Haven by inviting guests to meet “Lafayette” in person for a reception at the Museum. The reception will be followed by a lecture at 6 pm presented by historian Rob Pierce Forbes. You will learn the largely... Read more »

Stratford, CT: The Stratford Historical Society will celebrate the bicentennial of Lafayette’s 1824 tour with a walking tour “In Lafayette's Footsteps.” Learn about the man, his impact on our new nation, and his visit to Stratford with Town Historian, David Wright. Beginning at 1889 Main Street, Stratford. Refreshments at Stratford Historical Society after the walk. Parking is... Read more »

Old 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 Lyme Street in Old Lyme. Please join us as we once again welcome Lafayetteto Old Lyme with a continental breakfast at the Old Lyme Historical... Read more »

Norwich, 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 again welcomes Lafayette to the RoseCity and invites you to meet the great man in person. 3:00 pm – Norwichtown Green, 69 East Main Street,... Read more »

Branford, 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 on August 21, 1824 at the Harrison House Museum and Barn on 124 Main Street, Branford.  The celebration will include the unveiling of the Lafayette... Read more »

In 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 in New London on August 22. He was welcomed here by a 24-gun Salute from Fort Trumbull. Let's toast General Lafayette on the bicentennial of his... Read more »

Plainfield Senior CenterPlainfield, ConnecticutRegistration requiredAdmission free Please join us in celebrating the Bicentennial of Lafayette's Farewell Tour 1824-2024. Ruth Bergeron, Plainfield Municipal Historian will present a program on Gilbert du Motier de Lafayette. You will hear the history of this great man and his contribution in helping our country achieve independence.  Ruth will also discuss... Read more »

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 »

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 »

Illuminated garden reception at Shirley Place, Friday, August 23, 8-10:00 pm. Enjoy beveragesand light hors d’oeuvres at Shirley Place on August 23 as we celebrate the 200th anniversaryof the Marquis de Lafayette’s Farewell Tour of the United States. Remarks and an appearancefrom Lafayette himself will be highlighted this evening. Guests can tour the home and... Read more »

Hosted by the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts. In 1824, Lafayette returned to Boston, sparking a grand celebration. A cavalcade, led by Lt. Col. Amory proceeded to the Euss mansion, where Mayor Josiah Quincy III greeted Lafayette, expressing gratitude for his role in American Independence. Lafayette responded, moved by the warm welcome. The... Read more »

Madison, CT: The Madison Historical Society will commemorate Lafayette's August 21 visit to Madison with a costumed reenactment on the Town Green of the meeting of Lafayette, Captain Wilcox, and other important citizens. Following the event, attendees are invited to Lee’s Academy (14 Meetinghouse Lane, on the Madison Town Green) for light refreshments. Items from... Read more »

Join the American Friends of Lafayetteon Sunday, August 25, 2024, 9:30am – 11:00am At the former home of Medford’s Governor John Brooks, now the Members Plus Federal Credit Union 29 High St, Medford, MA General Lafayette, as re-enacted by Mark Schneider, will visit the location of Governor John Brooks’ home as he did 200 years... Read more »

We have BIG plans for Lafayette in Charlestown, Massachusetts on August 25, 2024.  Please find details and the registration button below.  Please join us!!! 11:15 am • Arrive at Charlestown Navy Yard, park at Pier 1 • Walk or car escort to the Bunker Hill Monument 11:30 am • Ceremony at the Monument • Presentation of the... Read more »

QUINCY, Mass. —Join the National Park Service at Adams National Historical Park on Sunday, August 25, for a full day of special programming to mark 200 years since the Marquis de Lafayette visited John Adams at Peace Field. Enjoy the opportunity to meet John Adams and Lafayette and learn more about their extraordinary lives and... Read more »

Peter Reilly, of the American Friends of Lafayette, will discuss Lafayette’s time in Cambridge and his visit to Boston, with special attention dedicated to Edward Everett’s renowned memorable discourse on that occasion.   We will gather at 11:30 AM in the Music Room at the St Botolph Club of Boston, 199 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA, for light... Read more »

Lafayette will arrive in a horse and carriage at the Goldfish Pond in Lynn, MA at noon time. He will be greeted by Lynn City officials and perform a period speech. Also participating in this event will be the Lynn Museum and local veterans organizations.

Lafayette will arrive on a horse and carriage. He will be greeted at the Newburyport Public Library, the older part of which is the Tracy Mansion where Lafayette slept during his Farewell Tour visit to the town. Mayor Sean Reardon will welcome Lafayette in front of the Library and read a proclamation declaring August 30,... Read more »

There will be a full event on the City Hall Lawn, 500 Broadway, Chelsea, MA. There will be a band, a Minute Man parade, kids will participate, a Horse and Buggy will bring Lafayette to the event and the City Manager will introduce him.

To celebrate the 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s tour of the U.S. and his visit to Marblehead and the Jeremiah Lee Mansion, Marblehead Museum will host a gathering in the Lee Mansion Gardens, rain or shine. Be there to welcome a Lafayette reenactor, who will arrive in his carriage to address the crowd, as well as... Read more »

Red, White, and Blue Picnic To commemorate Salem’s stop on the Marquis de Lafayette’s farewell tour of the U.S. 200 years ago, please join us for a Red, White, and Blue Picnic in the Chestnut Street Park, 9 Chestnut Street, Salem, MA, across from Hamilton Hall on August 31 from 2:00- 4:00 pm. While we... Read more »

AFL and Historic Beverly are partnering for this event, which will take place at the Cabot House/Bank building where Lafayette received his welcome in 1824. The event will highlight Robert Rantoul’s speech to Lafayette; Rantoul’s original remarks will be on view in the museum. After the remarks, please join us for refreshments and an opportunity... Read more »

The people of Ipswich will gather at the Ipswich Museum to celebrate and reenact the Marquis de Lafayette’s visit to our town on August 31, 1824. In 1823, General Lafayette received an invitation from President James Monroe to come to the United States in celebration of the nation’s first half-century. When the citizens of Ipswich... Read more »

Fifty years after the American Revolution, the United States invited the Marquis de Lafayette to return and admire the success of their Great Experiment. On August 31, 1824, his tour brought him to Salem’s Hamilton Hall. On August 31, 2024, join the Commonwealth Vintage Dancers for a recreation of an 1824 ball to mark the... Read more »