Sunday, November 17, 2024
Boyd Tavern welcomes Lafayette en route to Monticello
8:00am - 9:15am
Boyd Tavern, 1890 Union Mills Rd, Troy, VA
In June 1781, the Marquis de Lafayette visited the Ordinary when he and his regiment were camped nearby during their campaign to block British forces under Cornwallis. General Lafayette returned to Boyd Tavern during his Farewell Tour on November 4th, 1824. He arrived at Boyd Tavern, which was near the Fluvanna County line, to be greeted by the Committee of Arrangements from Albemarle County. After the welcome speeches, they moved inside the tavern to dine. Then Lafayette was escorted up the mountain to Monticello.
Come witness Wm Cabell Rives welcome General Lafayette as in 1824 before he heads up the mountain to Monticello. After the ceremony, Boyd Tavern which is now a private home, will be open for a continental breakfast and tours. Then we will follow Lafayette and head up to Monticello (15 minute drive) for our wonderful day with Thomas Jefferson and Lafayette.
Lafayette visits Thomas Jefferson at Monticello
9:45am - 4:00pm
First item of the day at Monticello will be the House Tours. The staff at Monticello are opening up early just for us! While, they are open also to the public later, our tours will be exclusive to AFL members starting at 9:45am. After the structured tours of the House, you will have the flexibility to attend the exhibits, events, lectures, gardens, cemetery and grab lunch as you like. To list just a few of the exciting events they are planning:
*The recreation of the tender greeting between Jefferson and Lafayette.
* An open session where you can visit with Jefferson and Lafayette
* French lessons
* A presentation on the many letters that Jefferson and Lafayette exchanged by J Jefferson Looney of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation.
* And then there are the gardens, the enslaved workplaces and Mulberry Row, the cemetery, etc.
*This does not even include the museum and gift shop you need to save time for at the end of your day!
We will provide a full itinerary of the options in time for you to plan your day.
Price: $52 - To be given a House tour time slot with the group you must register here or with the American Friends of Lafayette correspondence. Lunch is not included but there are ample options on site to choose from.
***** If you have registered for the Presidents Weekend Package - both of these events are included in that package****
