A painted silk parade banner featuring a portrait of the Marquis de Lafayette displayed in the Witness to Revolution exhibit.

Join the American Friends of Lafayette at museums and historical sites throughout Philadelphia from Sept. 27-29 for events and programs commemorating the Bicentennial of the Marquis de Lafayette’s 1824-25 farewell tour visiting Philadelphia.

At the Museum, learn about Lafayette's Continental Army service during the Revolutionary War, his relationship with General George Washington, and his later encounter with Washington's tent at Fort McHenry in 1824 in the Museum's special exhibition, Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington's Tent. In the exhibit, view original objects related to Lafayette, including a painted silk parade banner to celebrate Lafayette's return to Philadelphia and a commemorative souvenir plate bearing Lafayette's likeness.

The Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour events and programs, organized by the American Friends of Lafayette, follow in the footsteps of Lafayette's 13-month 1824-25 tour. Their stop in Philadelphia from Sept. 27-29, 2024, will feature events across historic Philadelphia sites and museums, including the Fête Lafayette all-day festival featuring a parade, musical performances, cultural exhibits, and history presentations on Saturday, Sept. 28, as well as an exclusive tour of the Museum of the American Revolution on Sunday, Sept. 29. For more information, please visit lafayette200.org.

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A recreated of an end of Washington's tent displayed with his camp bed and additional camp items.
 

Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington's Tent

February 17, 2024 - January 5, 2025
Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington's Tent brought to life the journey of George Washington’s tent from the Revolutionary War to an enduring symbol of the American republic.
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A painted silk parade banner featuring a portrait of the Marquis de Lafayette displayed in the Witness to Revolution exhibit.
 
Witness to Revolution

The Marquis de Lafayette's 1824-1825 United States Tour

View artifacts from the Marquis de Lafayette's 1824-1825 United States tour that were on display in the Museum's special exhibit, Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington's Tent.
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France and the American Revolution

Examine the role France played in the American Revolution, who France's major players were, and additional resources to continue learning more.
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