200th Anniversary Celebration of Lafayette’s Visit to Geneva, NY

June 8, 2025 @10:00 am-12:00 pm

Pulteney Park (11 Park Place), Geneva, NY

All are invited! Event in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of Major General Lafayette’s return to the United States of America.

Join us as we reenact General Lafayette’s historic visit to the “Public Square” now known as Pulteney Park, featuring the Ode composed by the daughter of Doctor Lummis, Col. Whiting’s keynote address, and Lafayette’s response in kind.

In addition to the reenactment, we will be joined by the following:

The Daughters of the American Revolution

Sons of the American Revolution

French Alliance of Rochester

Geneva Masonic Lodge

Historic Geneva

We encourage you to bring your family and friends to share in this meaningful celebration. No registration needed. We look forward to honoring the legacy of Lafayette with you.

more information about the Bicentennial Tour in NY here: https://www.lafayette200cny.org/events