Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of Lafayette in America

The American Friends of Lafayette will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s arrival in the United States with a series of events beginning on June 13, 2027, exactly 250 years to the day he first set foot on American soil in South Carolina. From that date forward, the commemorations will trace Major General Lafayette’s journey across America, following the same path he traveled during the Revolutionary War. Cur Non!!!

This historic commemoration will culminate in Yorktown on October 19, 2031, marking the 250th anniversary of the British surrender and honoring Lafayette’s decisive contributions to the victory that secured American independence. Along the way, we will celebrate Lafayette as a brave and talented military leader, a skilled and polished diplomat, an unwavering champion of human rights, and the enduring Hero of Two Worlds we recognize today. Vive Lafayette!