Lafayette: A Hero's Return Exhibition

Visit Fraunces Tavern Museum to view our newest special exhibition commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette's return tour of America! Marquis de Lafayette, a young, wealthy French aristocrat, volunteered for and later led the Continental Army to victory with General George Washington during the American Revolutionary War. Before his death in 1834, Lafayette returned to the United States in 1824 as the last living general from the War. His visit not only helped President James Monroe celebrate the nation’s 50th anniversary, but also reignite its patriotism. He was welcomed with great fondness and fanfare by Americans in each of the then 24 states he visited over 13 months, especially in New York. Fraunces Tavern® Museum joins the American Friends of Lafayette in celebrating the Bicentennial of Marquis de Lafayette’s return to the United States together with other peer institutions, organizations and historic sites. This exhibition showcases objects illustrating both his heroic war-time service and his tour of America. $10 for adults, $5 for seniors, students, and children.