A Cincinnati-area Committee with representatives from multiple local and national organizations including Daughters of the American Revolution, Sons of the American Revolution, Free & Accepted Masons, Alliance Francaise de Cincinnati, Cincinnati History Library & Archives, American Friends of Lafayette, the Lafayette Trail, Inc, and others, have collaborated to Celebrate, Commemorate, and Educate about Lafayette and his visit to Cincinnati.

Join us this May 19th-20th as we honor him with several delightful activities, including:

• May 19, 11:00 am: Opening Ceremony, Welcoming Lafayette at the Historic Marker near the Paddle Wheel sculpture on the Public Landing.  Lafayette will be portrayed by a historical interpreter.  The Mayor will provide a Proclamation.  Join members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) in wearing period attire (admired but not required).  The SAR Color Guard will provide a salute. Open to all, free of charge 

• May 19, 6:30 pm: The Lafayette Gala Formal Dinner & Ball, Enjoy delicious French cuisine, greetings from many Dignitaries of local and national organizations including DAR and Freemasons, Lafayette (portrayed by AFL Interpreter), SAR Color Guard, Keynote Speaker Julien Icher, President and Founder of The Lafayette Trail, Inc., Cincinnati Civic Orchestra and Ballroom Dancing (with a professional instructor).  This will be a ticketed public event.

• May 20, 10:30 am: Tribute to Lafayette and Fanny Wright at Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum, Rose Garden Gazebo.  A tribute to Fanny Wright, close friend of Lafayette and fellow abolitionist and supporter of equal rights for women.  Educational speakers, Lafayette and Fanny Wright will be portrayed by historical interpreters.  Following the presentations will be a visit to Fanny’s grave to lay flowers.  Open to all, free of charge

You can register for events by clicking: HERE

Additional displays and educational materials:

• Exhibit of rare books and artifacts in The Cincinnati Room at the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County at 800 Vine Street
• Display of artifacts at the Cincinnati Museum Center at 1301 Western Avenue, in front of the Cincinnati History Library and Archives on the lower level.