“Lafayette & Monroe: A Reunion”

Program and Dinner at Farmington Country Club

August 15, 2025

Presented by The Farmington Historical Society Foundation

(and yes, Thomas Jefferson designed part of this building!)

In mid-August of 1825, General Lafayette returned to Monticello, accompanied by Pres. James Monroe, to visit Thomas Jefferson before soon departing for his home in France. According to Peter J. Hatch, former Director of Monticello Gardens and Grounds, “Judy Walker Rives (a neighbor of Mr Jefferson in Keswick) noted in a letter that whenever Thomas Jefferson had any distinguished visitors of the bon vivant order, he always had them invited to Farmington, as furnishing rather a higher specimen of good cheer than Monticello.”

As a bicentennial celebration of Lafayette’s visit, join us for an entertaining program as Mr. and Mrs. George Divers welcome Lafayette and Monroe to their home. The highly acclaimed Mark Schneider of Colonial Williamsburg as General Lafayette and Highland’s Beau Robbins as James Monroe will discuss their Revolutionary War days as well as the events of the 1825 Farewell Tour at this special program. Period attire is welcomed and encouraged!!

When registering PLEASE SELECT ONLY ONE OPTION:

PROGRAM ONLY- 5:30pm Social, 6:00pm program - cost is $25

PROGRAM AND DINNER COMBO (Dinner after program) - cost is $120

We invite you to stay for a most elegant and delicious dinner at this exclusive Country Club venue! Monroe and Lafayette will be dining with us and mingling with dinner guests between courses. The dinner will be served after the program ends at approximately 7:15 in the beautiful adjoining dining room. The dining room has limited capacity and this dinner will sell out!!!  The Farmington County Club venue has an excellent chef and kitchen - this will be an elegant and superb exclusive dinner!