Brother Lafayette Bicentennial Commemoration Weekend

Schedule

Sat Nov 23 2024 at 01:00 pm to Sun Nov 24 2024 at 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

803 Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401-5819, United States | Fredericksburg, VA

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In 1824, General Lafayette returned to the United States from France for a "Farewell Tour." Many celebrations were held across the states, honoring his service during the Revolutionary War when he was titled Marquis de Lafayette. One such visit was in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and 200 years later this November 23rd and 24th, his brothers at Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4 are excited to welcome a professional historic character interpreter of Lafayette as part of the nationwide Bicentennial Commemoration of that Farewell Tour.
At 10am on Sunday, experience a recreation of Lafayette’s 1824 visit, during which he was made an honorary Lodge member. The event includes historic speeches and a unique ceremony before a procession to St. George's Episcopal Church for a noon service.
At 2pm on Sunday, Historian Chris Ruli will provide a lecture on his forthcoming book, “Brother Lafayette” which examines the Marquis’ connection to the ancient Masonic fraternity including a detailed account of how American Freemasons extended a heartfelt welcome to a fellow brother of the Mystic Tie. Signed copies will be available for purchase.
From 1 to 4pm on both Saturday and Sunday, tour George Washington’s Mother Lodge for an exploration of this historic fraternity’s importance to Brother Lafayette.
Commemorative 200th anniversary challenge coins can be purchased for $20 at the event, at any Stated Communication, or by emailing Wor. Jamie Snyder at [email protected].
This event is free and open to all. Donations to the Lodge are accepted. Local organizations are welcome to reserve a table in the Baker Room by contacting [email protected].
Learn more about the nationwide events here: lafayette200.org
Learn more about Fredericksburg's events here: fxbg.com/lafayette/
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