The American Friends of Lafayette upcoming events

Picpus Flag Changing Ceremony (20 May 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT

For more than a century, the Society of the Sons of the American Revolution in France, the Society of the Cincinnati of France, and the American Friends of Lafayette have jointly conducted an annual flag-changing ceremony at Lafayette's tomb.

This solemn tribute honors General Lafayette and his wife, Adrienne de Lafayette, and ensures the continuous presence of the American flag flying above their final resting place.

Traditionally held on or near July 4th, this ceremony will take place on a different date in 2026 due to the demanding schedule of the Ambassador of the United States during the commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of American Independence. As the Ambassador will preside over the ceremony, it has been scheduled to coincide with the anniversary of General Lafayette’s death.

Accordingly, this tribute—held with the participation of military detachments and distinguished French and American civil and military authorities—will take place on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 1100am. sharp, at Picpus Cemetery [35 rue de Picpus, Paris (12ᵉ)].

If you would like to attend, please RSVP to sarfrance.sons@gmail.com. If you wish to come with friends, it is requested that they also RSVP to sarfrance.sons@gmail.com.

We ask everyone to be on site by 10:30am at the latest.

Vive Lafayette (both Gilbert and Adrienne)!!!!

AFL Speaker Series - Frank Womble - Road to Yorktown (04 Jun 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

AFL Speaker Series with Frank Womble

"Road to Yorktown: The 1781 Virginia Campaign."

· Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 7:30 PM -

• zoom link here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89860387103

Annual Meeting - New Orleans (11 Jun 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

AFL Annual Meeting
New Orleans,LA
June 11th to 14th, 2026

Similar to last year's registration cost, this year's registration is $489 per person and includes six meals, six event tickets, all transportation during the meeting...all while being educated in a fun and entertaining way. The AFL way !!!

Please register here. If you log into your account with your username(email) and password, the contact information will populate automatically.

Please book your flights and hotel rooms. Links below:

To learn more about the AFL annual meeting, please click: HERE

To see the schedule of the AFL annual meeting, please click: HERE

Are you thinking about coming a day early? We've got you covered. You can check it out by clicking: HERE

The hotel rate will also be similar to last year's annual meeting in Buffalo, NY. Our hotel is the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel (4-5 Star hotel) in the heart of the French Quarter. The hotel rate is under $200 per night (+ taxes & fees). You can reserve your rooms three different ways....

Online by clicking: HERE
Call (888) 444-6664 (but tell them you are an AFL member and want the special “AFL Only” rate)
Please note; Some members have been struggling making their hotel reservations with the hotel phone number. If this pertains to you, you can also call our hotel contact directly. Her name is Rhonda Thibaut-LeBeau and her phone number is 504-529-7028

It is with GREAT pleasure to inform you that Dr. Iris de Rode will be our keynote speaker at our annual meeting in New Orleans. She will be spending several days with us, sharing her knowledge regarding the Franco-American Alliance. This is a real coup for the AFL and we are honored to have Dr. Iris de Rode with us in New Orleans.

AFL Speaker Series - Michael Halbert (16 Jun 2026)

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Thursday, June 16th at 7:30pm EST

AN EVENING WITH MICHAEL HALBERT.

In September of 2025 we had two events where all three Lafayette interpreters attended: Ben Goldman, Michael Halbert and Mark Schneider. They gave insights regarding their work as interpreters and discussed the incredible job they did during the Bicentennial of Lafayette's Grand Tour. Now you can hear what they have to say as well as join in the discussion.

Please find the Zoom link here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84584744814

AFL Speaker Series - Selene Castrovilla (23 Jun 2026)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Yorktown Victory Day in Yorktown, VA (19 Oct 2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT