200 years ago, this major figure visited central Pa. Here’s how they’re celebrating the anniversary
Gilbert du Mortier, better known to many as the Marquis de Lafayette, was a key figure in the American Revolution. In 1824 ...
News and Tribune3d
General Lafayette's visit to Jeffersonville highlighted during library program
JEFFERSONVILLE – Lafayette, Indiana is known by many Hoosiers as the home of Purdue University. However, the city’s namesake ...
Democrat and Chronicle10d
Events in Canandaigua, Rochester will pay homage to Lafayette
Details are still being ironed out, but welcoming Lafayette at these events will be representatives from veterans groups, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Sons of the American ...
Lafayette returns to Schenectady, 200 years after the ‘Farewell Tour’ of 1825
"Farewell Tour" of 1825, Schenectady visit of the Marquis de Lafayette celebrated in daylong event featuring winners of ...
Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald2d
Bicentennial Salute
MURFREESBORO – On Feb. 26, the Murfreesboro Historical Association will honor the memory of the Revolutionary War hero ...
The Sparta Independent5d
DAR awards lunch is March 1
The Chinkchewunska Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution will host its 29th annual community awards luncheon at noon ...
Up and Coming Weekly9d
Community members and organizations bring Lafayette Bicentennial celebration to fruition
The community is rallying in preparation for extensive celebrations surrounding the Bicentennial anniversary of Revolutionary War General, Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette’s farewell tour of ...
Daily Herald12d
Two events planned for Marquis de Lafayette anniversary tour
The Enfield Lafayette Committee is making preparations to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Marquis de Lafayette’s ...