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09/27-28-29/24

Bicentennial Celebration of

Lafayette's Farewell Tour of the United States

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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

5th and Chestnut Streets

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

Christ Church: 

Historical presentation, organ concert, and lunch celebrating Lafayette's 1824 visit ($35)

1:30 PM & 3:00PM 

The Rosenbach:

"Ally of Liberty" tour with manuscripts documenting Lafayette's role in the American Revolution ($15)

Multiple Times:

Independence Visitor Center: 

Lafayette Walking Tour ($25)

 

5:00 PM

Independence Hall:

Exclusive behind-the-scenes tour (free with registration)

 

6:30 PM

Glory Beer Bar & Kitchen:

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

National Constitution Center:

Box lunch, two historical presentations, more music, displays, and performances. 
Naturalization ceremony at the Betsy Ross House ($26)

 

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Masonic Temple:

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

Lafayette Bus Excursion: 

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

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