American Revolution - Teacups in the Garden

Revisiting Yorktown Victory Center Inside and Out

I found myself most interested in the unique story Virginia brings to the American victory, due to the Marquis de Lafayette.

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.

Revolutionary Lafayette Treats at Liberty & Co

My phone popped advertisements from an American Revolution gift shop that is treating guests to free treats on this 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s Grand Tour.

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.