1824 Lafayette, Tailor, and Spring: Colonial Williamsburg
In this new program reenacting Lafayette’s Grand Tour of America in 1824, he told more of his lesser-told story, of how he survived the French Revolution.
Historical Seamstress & Homeschooler
Tag: Lafayette Grand Tour 1824-1825
First Person Interpretation class: Lafayette in Annapolis
When my son saw that the Colonial Williamsburg Lafayette was giving a first person interpretation workshop in Annapolis, my son wanted to attend.
Lafayette and Theodore Roosevelt Sightings in Warrenton
Discovering the 1825 Lafayette stepping stone and President Theodore Roosevelt’s 1909 horseback ride in Warrenton near our home.
How we met Lafayette on a Grand Tour
In 1824, Lafayette received an invitation from President Monroe and the United States Congress, to travel the 24 states of America as the nation’s guest.
Lafayette Sighting at Monticello
Visiting Monticello gives one a glimpse into Thomas Jefferson, Renaissance man of America: statesman, architect, inventor, scientist, horticulturist…
Lafayette Sighting at Montpelier
At Montpelier we toured the final touches to the recent restoration from the DuPont home to the former James Madison home, and where we found Lafayette!
River View of Mount Vernon, Ha-Ha Walls, and Lafayette
Beautiful Mount Vernon, full of Lafayette moments from his three different visits to the home of his adopted father, George Washington.
Lafayette Sighting at Arlington House
Built by George Washington Parke Custis from 1802 to 1818 as a tribute to his step-grandfather, he collected as many artifacts as possible from Mount Vernon.
