The American Friends of Lafayette is an all volunteer organization. Our Board of Governors, our Executive Director and our many volunteer Committee Chairs and members donate their time and skills to make events exciting and open to the public so that we can support our mission to Educate, Celebrate and Commemorate the life of Lafayette.

We have undertaken a massive project - The Bicentennial of the Grand Tour as the Guest of the Nation 1824-1825. Since August of 2024, we have been hosting events that follow Lafayettes Grand Tour as closely as possible. The local hosts do a great job of engaging local societies to host a myriad of events. 

If you would like to support our mission, or assist with sponsoring our Bicentennial events in general - know that your donation will be 100% dedicated to interpreters, interpreter uniforms, and travel to these amazing programs.

At our annual meeting in June 2025, an anonymous donor announced that they would match your pledge up to $10,000.

We have extended the pledge drive to July 31, 2025. Tell your friends and family!