Lafayette’s Bicentennial Farewell Tour will end in June when, just as he did during his tour 200 years ago, he heads into ...

On Feb. 23, the Suffolk Visitor Center will commemorate the arrival of Lafayette at the site of the former Nansemond County ...

In 1825, the Marquis de Lafayette presented a walking cane to then-Governor Walter Leake. If you head over to the Two ...

General Marquis de Lafayette was invited by President James Monroe to tour the U.S. because he felt his presence would help revive American patriotism in the 1800s. Lafayette was the last ...

Dr. Lloyd Kramer, history professor at UNC-Chapel Hill, spoke about Lafayette’s stance against Napoleon in a lecture at Fayetteville State University.

Fredonia witnessed one of its most storied moments when an iconic figure in both the American and French Revolutions, General ...

County BOS adopts resolution designating Aug. 22-23 for events recalling 200 years since revered Marquis who served with ...

A look at the commemorative plate collection documenting the Marquis de Lafayette's 1825 'Farewell Tour.' The plates are featured in Louisiana's Old State Capitol's exhibit, "The Biggest Celebrity ...

To the editor: I wanted to address Sally White’s Jan. 30 letter to the editor "Pittsfield should embrace its history with Marquis de Lafayette." The Berkshire County Historical Society and the ...

JACKSON – On Thursday, Feb. 27 the Town of Jackson will celebrate the Bicentennial of Marquis de Lafayette’s farewell tour visit to Northampton Courthouse (present day Jackson). Ranked teams are on ...

Ultimately, the young general commanded Continental army ... I was asked to do it more and more often until I became the Marquis de Lafayette.” Schneider also speaks French, making his portrayal ...