On Aug. 15, 1824, he arrived in New York City with his son, George Washington Lafayette, and was met by over 80,000 cheering fans, his first trip to America in 40 years. He had originally come to ...

Reenactment of Lafayette’s 1824 visit draws crowds. In 1824, President James Monroe invited Lafayette to return to the United States for a Farewell Tour to see the country’s progress.

General the Marquis de Lafayette's visit to America upon invitation of Congress in 1824, his reception by the City of New York and subsequent entertainment, are vividly recalled by Mrs. Elizabeth ...

A reenactment of the Marquis de Lafayette’s 1824 visit to Trenton is scheduled for next week, marking the 200th anniversary of the event. The reenactment will take place on September 25, 2024 ...