Interviewing Monroe about Lafayette and John Quincy Adams
Is it possible that Lafayette’s abolitionist stance on his 1824-1825 Grand Tour of America helped John Quincy Adams win the presidential election?
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Category: Lafayette – Our Grand Tour of Discovery
My Favorite Lafayette Book and Eulogy from Old Man Eloquent
Upon first opening of this book, I entered the romantic knighthood mode of old France. When Lafayette passed, he received the same honors as General Washington.
Williamsburg Welcomes Lafayette on his 1824 Grand Tour
While cannons blasted on the ground, the Lafayette Squadron from France flew overhead to celebrate Lafayette and the French-American Alliance.
College of William and Mary Honors Lafayette in 1824
Established in 1693, the College of William and Mary feted Lafayette on October 20, 1824 with a special surprise while on his Grand Tour of America.
Yorktown Day 2024 Host Lafayette with French Flyover
After welcoming Lafayette 1824 style the day before, we returned to Yorktown for the big parade celebrating the French-American Alliance victory.
Lafayette’s 1824 Return to Yorktown 200th Anniversary
Amidst following Lafayette’s 1824 Grand Tour of America reenactments, excitement built as he arrived in Virginia where he left his greatest legacy.
Lafayette 1824 Exhibit at Winterthur in Delaware
The du Pont family members were friends of Lafayette, in Paris, then welcomed him into their Brandywine homes in 1824 when Lafayette visited Wilmington.
Lafayette Returns to Philadelphia on 1824 Grand Tour
Portrayed by Mark Schneider of Colonial Williamsburg, Lafayette arrived at Independence Hall in a carriage with a French dignitary, who spoke to the crowd.
1824 Conversations with Lafayette and Jefferson in Lynchburg
This year, which happens to be the 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s Grand Tour, Poplar Forest again hosted Jefferson and Lafayette in 1824 at a grand theater.
Thomas Jefferson’s Toast to Lafayette at UVA Rotunda
At the invitation of President James Monroe, Lafayette traveled over 6000 miles to each of America’s twenty-four states from 1824 to 1825.
