Celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Marquis de LaFayette’s Farewell Visit to America
- 10 – 3 pm: See displays and artifacts of Lafayette and his accomplishments, including his bust and portrait in Arlington House.
- 10 – 3 pm: Talk with Lafayette, interpreted by American History Theatre’s Ben Goldman.
- 2: 00 pm: Keynote Speaker: Elizabeth Reese, author of “Marquis de Lafayette Returns: A Tour of America’s National Capitol Region” will talk about Lafayette the man and his importance in American history.
During the American Revolution, the Marquis de Lafayette volunteered from France to help America win its independence from England. He served as an aide to George Washington and was later promoted to general. In 1824 he began a 13-month tour of the 24 United States. At Arlington House, George Washington Parke Custis hosted the Marquis who was the last remaining Revolutionary War general. Lafayette advocated for human rights for the enslaved, for religious freedom, and for equality for women. Arlington House is located on the crest of Arlington National Cemetery and can be accessed from the ANC Visitors Center.
For additional details see: https://arlingtonhouse.org/event-5767261
Event Sponsors, Host, and Partners:
- Arlington House Foundation
- The American Friends of Lafayette
- National Park Service
- Arlington Historical Society
- Arlington County VA250
