Hero of Two Worlds: An Evening with General Lafayette and Mike Duncan

Join The Williamsburg Winery and The American Friends of Lafayette as we celebrate the 200th Anniversary of General Lafayette, the “Guest of the Nation”. An unforgettable evening awaits with a delicious buffet dinner, local wine and beer, and special guest appearances. Meet General Lafayette portrayed by Mark Schneider of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and New York Times Best Selling Author Mike Duncan. Enjoy Williamsburg Winery wines, including our Lafayette Wine Series, and try for the very first time Virginia Beer Company’s Vive Lafayette! Beer. Reserve your seat now for a historical experience that promises to delight your palate and spark your imagination!

Cocktail attire encouraged. Your ticket includes access to our buffet dinner and one drink ticket to be used on beer, wine, mocktails, or soda. Children Tickets are available for those 12 & under. 

Meet General Lafayette - Interpreted by internationally acclaimed actor-interpreter Mark Schneider, of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Discover Lafayette’s lifelong passion for human rights and hear about his heroics during the American Revolution. A performance you won’t want to miss!

Meet Mike Duncan - Duncan is an American political history podcaster and author. He is the creator of two historical podcasts - The History of Rome and Revolutions. In addition to podcasting, Duncan is the author of two books - The Storm Before the Storm and his most recent work, 2021's Hero of Two Worlds: The Marquis de Lafayette in the Age of Revolution. Both earning spots on the New York Times Best Seller's List. Purchase a copy of his book, Hero of Two Worlds, and bring it to the event for a special book signing!

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