The American Friends of Lafayette
Speaker Series
The AFL hosts engaging and exciting online virtual programs. The topics vary, but always tie back to our hero, The General Lafayette. Click on the links below to view our recorded sessions:
Speaker Series - Mark Schneider
Speaker Series - Dr. Iris de Rode
Speaker Series - Paul Spaulding
Speaker Series - Dr. Richard Ingram
Speaker Series - Stephanie Dray
Speaker Series - Dr. Robert Crout
Speaker Series - Stanley Idzerda and the Lafayette Papers
Speaker Series - The Battle of Gloucester 1777
Speaker Series - Taking a Ringside Seat...
Speaker Series - Interview Mark Schneider
Speaker Series - Interview Mike Duncan
Lafayette: Symbol of Franco-American Friendship
2026 Upcoming Speakers:
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.....
Frank Womble on June 4th at 7:30pm, ET. 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 ET, I will host AN EVENING WITH MICHAEL HALBERT.
Please find the Zoom link here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84584744814
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And we have added author Selene Castrovilla for June 23rd and Derek Baxter for July 23rd. Look for Alan Hoffman and Dan Scudder in August...and John Maas in September. I'll be sending out Zoom links for these presentations soon