09/27-28-29/24
Bicentennial Celebration of
Lafayette's Farewell Tour of the United States
September 27th, 28th, & 29th, 2024
The festivities will take place at
various locations in and around
The National
Constitution Center
525 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
AND
Independence National
Historical Park
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Most Events are Open to the
General Public and Free of Charge,
except where indicated.
PLEASE JOIN US!
The American Friends of Lafayette
Caroline Monvoisin
General Consul of France
Washington D.C.
Marine Fravel-Vennel
Honorary Consul of France
Philadelphia & Wilmington
French-American Chamber of Commerce
Alliance Française de Philadelphie
Philadelphie Accueil
French International School of Philadelphia
PhilaFLAM
French Heritage Society
and more
To Celebrate the 200th Anniversary of America's
Favorite Frenchman's Farewell Tour of Our Great Country!
Schedule for September 27th, 28th, & 29th
Friday, September 27th, 2024
11:00 AM
Historical presentation, organ concert, and lunch celebrating Lafayette's 1824 visit ($35)
1:30 PM & 3:00PM
"Ally of Liberty" tour with manuscripts documenting Lafayette's role in the American Revolution ($15)
Multiple Times:
Lafayette Walking Tour ($25)
5:00 PM
Exclusive behind-the-scenes tour (free with registration)
6:30 PM
Casual Evening with Lafayette-themed food, trivia, and fun ($55)
Saturday, September 28th, 2024
10:30 AM - 3 PM
National Constitution Center, Independence Mall, and Independence Hall:
Fête Lafayette all-day festival featuring a parade, musical performances, cultural exhibits, and history presentations (free)
Schedule can be found here
12:45 PM
Box lunch, two historical presentations, more music, displays, and performances.
Naturalization ceremony at the Betsy Ross House ($26)
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Elegant Lafayette Soirée with cocktails, dinner, and entertainment. ($250)
Sunday, September 29th, 2024
8:30 AM
Exclusive tour at Museum of the American Revolution ($55/pp)
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Departure from Museum of the American Revolution with site visits at Eastern State Penitentiary and Strawberry Mansion, plus catered box lunch at the historic mansion ($135/pp)
More information & hotel recommendations can be found here
