Friday, September 5th at 1:30pm EDT:
Explore Freemasonry and Lafayette. Join us for an in depth discussion on Lafayette’s relationship with the world’s oldest fraternity and an exclusive tour of the “House of the Temple” in Washington DC. The tour will include an exhibit of rare American history artifacts including letters and Masonic items associated with Washington, Lafayette, Benjamin Franklin and more. Completed in 1915, the House of the Temple is one of the most spectacular buildings in our country. The building includes a library, the first public library open in Washington, DC, and a museum featuring different exhibits on fraternalism, American history, and Freemasonry in general.
Located at 1733 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20009.
This is a free event.
Friday, September 5th at 4:00pm EDT: We have received permission to view the Ary Scheffer full-length portrait of Lafayette in the House Chambers of the US Capitol.
We will have a historian present to discuss this iconic portrait in the most important room in America.
Join us for a brunch cruise on the Potomac River as we sail from Washington, D.C. past Mount Vernon (just as Lafayette did). A delicious brunch will be provided as we celebrate Lafayette's Birthday and view the monuments of our spectacular capitol city from the water.
The boat is two-level yacht style vessel (much fancier than the Brandywine). I will provide parking details in the near future.
The cruise (with brunch) is $165pp. Space is limited.
Meet at Pier 4, 580 Water Street.
Parking option: Garage 2 - 602 Water Street
What is included: Boat tickets, Brunch, indoor & outdoor seating, AFL Friends!
Register by clicking the register button above.
Lafayette Bicentennial
Final Weekend
Washington, DC & Northern VA
2:00pm
A ceremony at the brand new WWI Memorial in Washington D.C. It is here that we will partake in a ceremony at this spectacular new monument in our nations capital. Dignitaries from the French and American Military will be present and will address the gathered. Descendants of pilots from the Lafayette Escadrille will be on hand. We again will celebrate Lafayette's birthday as well as the ongoing friendship between France and the United States.
The memorial is located at 1449-1455 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Please plan accordingly to park or take Metro.
This event is free and open to the public.
Saturday, September 6th at 4:30pm EDT:
We will hold a wreath laying ceremony at Washington's tomb. We will actually hold ceremonies at both tombs; the new tomb where George and Martha Washington currently reside, as well as the old tomb where Lafayette visited his deceased friend 200 years ago.
Mount Vernon is waiving their entrance fee for attendees at this event.
These ceremonies will be followed by a private LAFAYETTE BIRTHDAY dinner in the very special Betsy Ross Room at the Mount Vernon Inn. Dinner is $70pp for a 3-course meal (with wine & beer included)...and of course a BIRTHDAY CAKE for Lafayette (who will be in attendance).
Sunday, September 7th
THE FINAL LAFAYETTE BICENTENNIAL WEEKEND
Please join us as we enjoy period music, delicious food, special wine and all three Lafayette's !!! This event is only $125pp and you can you can register by clicking: HERE
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