Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of
the Marquis de Lafayette's
Farewell Tour of the United States 1824-1825
Special Events in Albany, New York
Tuesday - September 17, 2024
10:00 A.M
Congregate at Lafayette Park, Washington Avenue, across from the Capitol - Arrive by 9:30 AM
Welcome by the Offices of the Mayor & County Executive
Proceed across the street to the Capitol
10:45 AM
Capitol tour including remarks by Governor's office for official greeting, exhibit of artifacts coordinated by New York State Office of General Services, Curatorial Services and the New York State Museum followed by proclamations from elected officials FREE ADMISSION
Limited Capacity
Pre-registration is required. See attached registration form
12:30 PM
Lunch at Albany Masonic Temple - 67 Corning Place, Albany, NY 12207
Pre-Registration is required @ $25.00 per person. See attached registration form
Panel discussion on Lafayette's commitment to individual freedoms, abolitionism, and women's rights by Paul Stewart, Founder of Underground Railroad Education Center and Alan Hoffman President of American Friends of Lafayette. Followed by a tour of the Masonic Temple which will feature the sword that the Marquis de Lafayette gifted to Governor Clinton in 1824. This is a unique opportunity to view this fascinating artifact that is typically not on display to the public.
2:30 PM
Guided walking tour of downtown historical sites by Ton Opalka Albanv Citv Historian. Jack McEneny Albany County Historian, and Maeve McEneny-Johnson Discover Albany Director of Community Engagement FREE EVENT
Pre-registration is required. See attached registration form.
6:00 PM
Evening Celebration Cocktail Hour -The Century House - 997 Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12210
The members of the 2nd Continental Artillery Unit will serve as Color Guard to greet our guests. Meet and Greet the Marquis de Lafayette!
6:30 PM
Dinner will feature a delightful meal expressly created by the Century House Chef in honor of Lafayette's return to Albany; Wine from the Williamsburg Winery in Williamsburg, Virginia created in honor of Lafavette's Bicentennial Celebrations: a unique memento: and Keynote Speaker Chris Ruli, Author of the new Lafayette book Brother Lafayette.
Pre-Registration is required @, $90.00 per person. See attached registration form.
Presented by:
Sandy Zerrillo Albany DAR Chair
Bicentennial Tour
(518) 588-9194 Rzerrillo@aol.com
Ron Mason Albany Chair
Bicentennial Tour
(518) 810-7090 rwmgolf47@gmail.com
www.lafayette200.org
