Marquis de Lafayette and the Bicentennial of his Farewell Tour of America

Join Peerless Rockville and the Glenview Mansion Speaker Series in-person at Glenview Mansion for this presentation on the Marquis de Lafayette and his visit to America in 1824 and 25. Our speaker, Dr. Patricia Maclay, is a lifetime member of the American Friends of Lafayette and serves on its Governing Board.

Lafayette’s Farewell Tour saw the 67 year old French aristocrat and last surviving major general of the American Revolution triumphantly return to the country he loved. From August 15, 1824 to September 9, 1825, Lafayette covered over 6000 miles by carriage, stagecoach, canal barge, and steamboat, traveling to all 24 existing states and “Washington City.” This presentation will cover the details of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour of America, how it will be celebrated in 2024 – 2025, and how everyone will have the opportunity to get involved. Get ready to celebrate Lafayette, the Hero of Two Worlds. Party likes its 1824!

For more information about American Friends of Lafayette, see their website: Lafayette200.org

Peerless Rockville Historic Preservation Ltd. is supported in part by a grant from the City of Rockville and funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County.

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