Louisiana's Old State Capital; Exhibit from Jan 24 to March 15 Lafayette, the first foreign-born general to command forces in the American Revolution, was invited by President James Monroe to do a grand tour of the U.S. It would be Lafayette's "farewell tour" of a country he admired so dearly. He traveled to 24 states... Read more »
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 1, 2025 – IN HARRISBURG Photo Op with General Lafayette – State Capitol 4 pm-4:30 pm Meet up with General Lafayette, John Harris Junior, and other period re-enactors at the steps of the Pennsylvania State Capitol. This is a chance to take some photos with our esteemed guests and welcome General Lafayette to... Read more »
Tennesse State Museum February 4 – May 8, 2025 During the American Revolution, the Marquis de Lafayette of France volunteered to fight in the Continental Army. His service became a symbol of the alliance between France and the burgeoning United States. Lafayette became a trusted army officer and a valued friend of George Washington. In 1824... Read more »
Lafayette 200 Cheraw -A Bicentennial Celebration of General Lafayette’s Visit to Cheraw "The American Revolutionary War in South Carolina" from SC State Museum & "Lafayette Exhibit" presented by Malloy Foundation Thursday, February 6, 2025- Exhibit Opening & Kid's Activities – 4 pm-6 pm Burr Gallery Cheraw Community Center – 200 Powe St Exhibits displayed February-March... Read more »
Suffolk, Virginia Welcomes Lafayette! February 23rd, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Free and Open to the Public The Suffolk Visitor Center will welcome General Lafayette at the former site of the Nansemond County Courthouse, where he arrived in 1825. Lafayette will travel down Main Street in a horse-drawn carriage along the same route into town... Read more »
February 25, 2025 6:00 - 9:00 PM Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk 100 East Constance Rd Suffolk, VA Enjoy a festive evening at the Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront as we commemorate the return of General Lafayette to Suffolk. This event will echo the banquet at which Lafayette was entertained on February 25, 1825. Lafayette, portrayed... Read more »
Lafayette Meets the Murfreesboro, NC Committee in Somerton February 26, 2025 - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Free and Open to the Public General Lafayette will be welcomed to Historic Somerton, Virginia, with a reception on the grounds of the Washington Smith Ordinary, the only building still standing in Suffolk where he dined in 1825.... Read more »
February 28, 2025, 11:00 am -3:00 PM at the "Cellar" historic home, 404 Sherrod Heights, Enfield, NC Reenactment of Lafayette speaking from the balcony with refreshments served. Open to the public and free event. The exact time and place 200 years later. This home is one of the few places Lafayette spoke from that still... Read more »
Donaldson's Tavern Marker Rededication Ceremony, Friday, February 28, 2025; 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Battle Park, 1308 Falls Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 No Cost; Open to the Public Lafayette will be portrayed by interpreter Samuel Powell. Lafayette and company will arrive by horse-drawn carriage. Remarks will be given by Lafayette and John Mebane, a... Read more »
Donaldson's Tavern Marker Rededication Ceremony Friday, February 28, 2025; 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Battle Park, 1308 Falls Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 No Cost; Open to the Public The History Henry Donaldson, Esq. was one of the founders of Rocky Mount Mills along with Joel Battle, Peter Evans, and John Hogan. These men purchased... Read more »
