Gilbert du Mortier, better known to many as the Marquis de Lafayette, was a key figure in the American Revolution. In 1824 and 1825, Lafayette returned to tour the United States, and he was met ...

Harrisburg founder John Harris, Jr., was no fan of the French after the French and Indian War, but last Saturday night, he ...

To the editor: The Marquis de Lafayette made a grand tour of the United States in 1824 and 1825 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. His travels took him to every ...

The celebration honors the Marquis de Lafayette's impact on American history and highlights Fayetteville’s place in his ...

Learn about Marquis de Lafayette’s final journey through North Carolina as the State Archives hosts a virtual program on Wednesday. General Marquis de Lafayette was crucial in securing French support ...

Why is Lafayette so important? Lafayette played no small role in the war for independence. According to several hist ...

The community is rallying in preparation for extensive celebrations surrounding the Bicentennial anniversary of Revolutionary War General, Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette’s farewell tour of ...

Fayetteville joins the national Lafayette Bicentennial celebration this spring, commemorating 200 years since the Marquis de Lafayette ... following his route and timeline as the "Guest of ...