2026 Upcoming Speakers:

  scroll down for links to watch past Speaker Series recordings. 

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 (for free!!!).  So.....

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On Tuesday, April 28th at 7:30pm EST, I will host AN EVENING WITH BEN GOLDMAN.  

Please find the Zoom link here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85952262589

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Ted Hart on May 6th  at 7:30pm, EDT.  Ted's new, highly anticipated book, Vineyards to Victory is being published in March.  We are very excited to introduce this new book to AFL members about a French vintner that ended up at the siege at Yorktown.

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John Becica on May 12th  at 7:30pm, EDT.  He wrote the wonderful book Trail Tales. John will discuss the numerous interesting and quirky things that happened to Lafayette during his Grand Tour.

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Frank Womble on June 2nd  at 7:30pm, EDT.  AFL board member Frank Womble will present "Road to Yorktown: The 1781 Virginia Campaign."   Of course Frank will elaborate on the impact Lafayette had on what could be the most important military campaign in American History.

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On Thursday, June 16th at 7:30pm EST, Chuck will host AN EVENING WITH MICHAEL HALBERT.  

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

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On Tuesday June 23rd at 7:30pm EST, we host author (and AFL Member) Selene Castrovilla. 

Please find the Zoom link here: