Join us for “Farewell to Lafayette,” an all-day commemorative event marking the close of the Marquis de Lafayette’s 1824–1825 Farewell Tour of the United States. The day will honor Lafayette’s legacy and reflect on his enduring influence on American liberty, democracy, and friendship. Welcomed with great fanfare across the new republic, including multiple visits to Woodlawn, Lafayette’s journey was a powerful reaffirmation of the Franco-American bond. Now, two hundred years later, we bid him farewell with history, storytelling, and community.
Schedule of Events:
(Subject to Change)
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Open House Tours at Woodlawn
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Specialty Tour: “Lafayette at Woodlawn”
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Panel Discussion: “Embodying Lafayette”
Moderated Q&A to follow.