The American Friends of Lafayette upcoming events

AFL Marker Dedication and Brunch (11 Oct 2026)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

AFL Speaker Series - Pierre Oury (13 Oct 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT

October 13

– Pierre Oury: expert on the Lafayette Escadrille

Lafayette: The Campaign That Won Independence (18 Oct 2026)

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

October 18th - 1:00 pm ~

This upcoming October 18th is a BIG DAY for the American Friends of Lafayette. We have THREE, FREE and exciting events happening that day.

Please read carefully below and register here.

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At 1:00pm ET, Mark Schneider will be performing as Lafayette at the Kimball Theater in Colonial Williamsburg. Titled: Lafayette: The Campaign That Won Independence, this performance explores Lafayette's role in 1781, when he was dispatched to Virginia to play a cat and mouse campaign against British General Lord Cornwallis, that would end with the allied victory at Yorktown in October 1781. Come learn about the important events that lead to this monumental victory. If you have not seen Mark Schneider perform in a theater setting, this is an event that is not to be missed. He's amazing.

The Kimball Theater is located at 428 W Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, VA. Parking is available in public lots throughout Colonial Williamsbuirg.

GREAT NEWS: Colonial Williamsburg is waiving the admission fee for this performance as "an appreciation of our partnership" !!! Consequently, you can attend for FREE !!! However, I must produce a guest list, so registration is required. You can register for this free event here.

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At 3:00pm ET the AFL will be holding an event at the Gloucester Museum of History (6539 Main St, Gloucester, VA 23061). There is plenty of street parking available.

Here we will be displaying many of the items gathered from our Lafayette Bicentennial including: proclamations, programs, souvenirs, and all kinds of fun stuff that we acquired during our 13-months of commemorations.

Most importantly we will be displaying the costumes that Michael Halbert wore during his incredible portrayal of Lafayette in 2024 and 2025.

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At 5:00pm ET, the American Society of Le Souvenir Français will be unveiling a granite memorial in honor of 3,520 French sailors and soldiers who died at sea 1778 - 1783 for the independence of the United States.

This unveiling will take place behind the Historic Freight Shed (331 Water St, Yorktown, VA 23690). Free parking is available art the parking deck across the street (330 Water Street). This is a free and meaningful event.

For those of you attending the 6:00pm dinner at the American Revolution Museum, it is just up the street.

Yorktown Victory Day in Yorktown, VA (19 Oct 2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT

AFL Yorktown Victory Celebration Cocktail Party (19 Oct 2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

AFL Annual Cocktail Party

Yorktown Victory Celebration

October 19, 2026

5:00pm

Register for our "World Famous" Annual Cocktail Party as we celebrate the American victory at Yorktown. Our party takes place in the Historic Freight Shed in Yorktown on October 19th, 2026 at 5:00pm ET.

The Historic Freight Shed is located at 331 Water St, Yorktown, VA 23690.

Free parking is available across the street at the parking deck located at 330 Water St, Yorktown, VA 23690

Our special guest is French General, Vincent de Kytspotter who will be enlightening us with his powerful speech: The Seven Miracles of Yorktown. If you have not heard General Kytspotter give this speech, you are in for a real treat. If you have heard it like myself, I'm sure that you will be excited to hear it again (I know I am!!).

The very talented Mark Schneider will of course be in attendance as Lafayette. He will give toasts and looks forward to seeing everyone during this victory celebration.

This year's all you can eat and drink buffet will include....

HORS D'OEUVRES

Niçoise salad
Whipped ricotta with honey and toasted pistachios in bite size phylo cups
Baby quiche
Assortment of dips, veggies, breads, cheese, fruit, and jams

ENTREES

Roasted chicken breast in a herb, white wine sauce with carrots & potatoes
Mushroom Bourguignon (vegetarian) served with polenta on the side
Pork loin with a Dijon, apple brandy gravy

SIDES

Chilled asparagus with lemon and garlic
Tomato & cucumber salad with vinaigrette

DESSERTS

French apple cake
Macaroons
Madeleine

DRINKS

Wine: Chardonnay, Rose and a Red Blend
Iced tea: sweet and unsweetened
Coffee
Water

All this for only $49 per person.

AFL Speaker Series - Vincent Bouat-Ferlier (27 Oct 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

October 27

Vincent Bouat-Ferlier: Director of the Fondation de Chambrun-Lafayette

AFL Speaker Series - Betsy Cassebeer (10 Nov 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT

November 10

– Betsy Cassebeer: Expert on the Virginia Statehouse in Richmond

AFL Speaker Series - Bob Geake (19 Nov 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT

November 19

Bob Geake: Author of A Man of Uncommon Valor: James Mitchell Varnum, the American Revolution, and the Foundation of the New Republic

Lafayette arrives near Georgetown, SC (13 Jun 2027)

Sun, 13 Jun 2027 04:00:00 GMT

Sunday, June 13, 2027 - Lafayette arrives in America near Georgetown, South Carolina

Lafayette passes through North Carolina at Halifax (16 Jul 2027)

Fri, 16 Jul 2027 04:00:00 GMT

· Friday, July 16, 2027 - Lafayette passes through North Carolina at Halifax

Lafayette passes through Virginia at Petersburg (17 Jul 2027)

Sat, 17 Jul 2027 04:00:00 GMT

· Saturday, July 17, 2027 - Lafayette passes through Virginia at Petersburg

Lafayette passes through Maryland in Annapolis (24 Jul 2027)

Sat, 24 Jul 2027 04:00:00 GMT

· Saturday, July 24, 2027 - Lafayette passes through Maryland in Annapolis

Lafayette arrives in Baltimore, Maryland (25 Jul 2027)

Sun, 25 Jul 2027 04:00:00 GMT

· Sunday, July 25, 2027 - Lafayette arrives in Baltimore, Maryland

Lafayette arrives in Philadelphia (30 Jul 2027)

Fri, 30 Jul 2027 04:00:00 GMT

· Friday, July 30, 2027 - Lafayette arrives in Philadelphia to visit Congress at Independence Hall

Lafayette meets George Washington (31 Jul 2027)

Sat, 31 Jul 2027 04:00:00 GMT

· Saturday, July 31, 2027 - Lafayette meets George Washington for the first time in Philadelphia

Lafayette at the Moland House (21 Aug 2027)

Sat, 21 Aug 2027 04:00:00 GMT

· Sunday, August 21st, 2027 – Lafayette at the Moland House in Warminster, Pennsylvania

Lafayette celebrates his 20th Birthday (05 Sep 2027)

Sun, 05 Sep 2027 04:00:00 GMT

· Sunday, September 5, 2027 - Lafayette celebrates his 20th Birthday at the Hale Byrnes House in Delaware

Lafayette is wounded at the Battle of Brandywine (11 Sep 2027)

Sat, 11 Sep 2027 04:00:00 GMT

· Saturday, September 11, 2027 - Lafayette is wounded at the Battle of Brandywine

Lafayette is convalescing in Bethlehem (01 Oct 2027)

Fri, 01 Oct 2027 04:00:00 GMT

· Friday, October 1, 2027 - Lafayette is convalescing in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Lafayette commands troops at Gloucester (27 Nov 2027)

Sat, 27 Nov 2027 05:00:00 GMT

· Saturday, November 27, 2027 – Lafayette commands troops at Gloucester, New Jersey

Lafayette arrives at Valley Forge (19 Dec 2027)

Sun, 19 Dec 2027 05:00:00 GMT

· Sunday, December 19, 2027 - Lafayette arrives at Valley Forge