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Welcome Lafayette to Jeffersonville, IN

  • 12 May 2025
  • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • 223 Pearl St. Jeffersonville, IN (Big Four Bridge Park)

Lafayette and his entourage are escorted by U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corp to Jeffersonville, IN, and are welcomed to the Big Four Station Park by the crowd including Indiana Masons, DAR, SAR, local dignitaries and descendant of Zalmon Burritt (Revolutionary War Soldier who greeted Lafayette in 1825).

Following this part of our celebration, join in for the Dedication of the Unknown Revolutionary War Patriots Memorial and the planting of two trees at Veteran’s Memorial Park (just a few steps from Big Four Station)

Return to Big Four Station Park for food & drink and toasts to Washington, Nathanael Greene, and more!


  • 1:00 PM - Lafayette arrives in Jeffersonville at the Big Four Park with his entourage from Kentucky and welcomed by the crowd including Masons, DAR, SAR, local dignitaries and descendants Zalmon Burritt (Revolutionary War Soldier).
  • 1:30 PM -  Army Old Guard Fife & Drum Corp perform.
  • 1:45 PM - The Star Spangled Banner
  • 1:50 PM - Welcome by Mayor of Jeffersonville
  • 2:00 PM - Lafayette addresses the crowd.
  • 2:15 PM - DAR event at Colston Park (a few steps from the park) for the Dedication of Unknown Revolutionary War Patriots Memorial, Lafayette Marker Dedication and the planting of 2 trees.
  • 3:00 PM - Return to Big Four Park for food & drink and toasts to Washington, Nathanael Greene, and more!.
  • 4:00 End of Ceremonies



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