Lafayette, Jefferson, and the Legacy of Lafayette’s Bicentennial Visit

Fee:

Free.

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Location:

Thomas Jefferson Memorial (meet the ranger on the lower level near the bookstore)

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Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, September 6, 2025

Time:

4:00 PM

Duration:

30 minutes

Type of Event

Talk

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Description

Working alongside the Founding Fathers, Thomas Jefferson and the Marquis de Lafayette helped shape the early course of the new nation. Reflecting on their partnership, Jefferson remarked, “In truth I only held the nail, he drove it in.” As the last surviving Major General of the Revolutionary War, Lafayette returned to the United States for a 13-month tour, where he was welcomed as a national hero and honored across all 24 states. Join a ranger to learn about his lasting legacy. 

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Reservation or Registration: No

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Contact Information

Ranger Joe Mohr
[phone]