Lafayette 200 on Independence Mall (Plus: Walking Tour info below)
Sat, Sep 28
|Philadelphia
We know the name–Marquis de Lafayette–but maybe not his impact on the formation of our country and our perception of it. Hear his story 200 years TO THE DAY of his arrival in Philadelphia, during a weekend commemorating one of THE most anticipated events in Philadelphia and U.S. history.
Time & Location
Sep 28, 2024, 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Philadelphia, 599 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Guests
About the event
Pop up will be at the North End (down the long hallway) of the Independence Visitor Center. Registration requested, but not required. Free event.
This is part of Fête Lafayette, an all-day festival on Independence Mall featuring a parade, musical performances, cultural exhibits and history presentations. (10:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Sat., Sept. 28.)
LAFAYETTE WALKING TOUR ($25) runs Friday, September 27 at 1 and 2PM; and Saturday, September 28 at 11AM, Noon and 2PM. Includes admission to Powel House. Walking tour leaves from North End of visitor center, and begins with a 10-minute introduction from me. Purchase tickets at link below.
See all Lafayette Bicentennial in Philadelphia events here: https://allevents.in/philadelphia/lafayette-bicentennial-in-philadelphia-27-29-sept/80002949311629
QUESTIONS: PhillyHistoryPopUps@gmail.com or (215) 206-2034.