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Lafayette Lecture and Book Signing - SOLD OUT

Title:Lafayette Lecture and Book Signing - SOLD OUT
Date & Time:Wed Oct 16, 2024 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location:Lyceum
201 S. Washington St.
Event Details:In 1824, American Revolutionary War hero the marquis de Lafayette visited the United States of America for a Grand Tour of all 24 states, including a historic visit to Alexandria.

Join Elizabeth Reese, author of Marquis de Lafayette Returns, A Tour of America’s National Capital Region for a lecture followed by a reception and book signing. Walk in the footsteps of the Marquis de Lafayette as he makes a final trip through the young United States. Against the backdrop of a tumultuous election, a beloved hero of the American Revolution returned to America for the first time in forty years. Elizabeth Reese traces Lafayette's route throughout the National Capital Region, highlighting the locations and people the famous General held closest to his heart.
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Fees:$15/$12 for OHA members and volunteers.
Audience:Anyone may attend
Tags:ALX275, Lyceum, Museums


For event details visit https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/?57769
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