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 - 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:
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, March 24th at 7:30pm EST, I will host AN EVENING WITH MARK SCHNEIDER.
Please find the Zoom link here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88426336235
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On Thursday, April 16th at 7:30pm EST, I 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, 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