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Lafayette Bicentennial: Farewell Soirée & Musical Reenactment
October 9 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
$75
RSVP in Advance
Please join The American Friends of Lafayette as we welcome Major General Lafayette in his Bicentennial Return to Baltimore!
Spend an evening with Major General Lafayette and your American Friends of Lafayette hosts at the final ticketed event of our 5-day bicentennial tribute in Baltimore a “Farewell Lafayette Soirée” sendoff starting at 5:30 PM. Immerse yourself in a journey through time experiencing a unique blend of 19th century American and French history coupled with live music and theater and a fine Franco-American cocktail buffet. Explore the beautifully restored Peale Museum Lafayette visited 200 years ago where the art of storytelling has a new life. Peruse the informative display panels that illustrate Lafayette’s contributions to American democratic ideals. Enjoy the debut of a historical musical production about Lafayette’s Baltimore visit and indulge in a feast for the senses. This evening guarantees an unforgettable experience.
Free valet parking for ticketed guests
Highlights of the “Farewell Lafayette” evening:
-Pay tribute to Baltimore’s pre-eminence in 19th century America: Beam with pride that Baltimore the 3rd largest city in 1824 when Lafayette arrived by boat at Fort McHenry was a favored stop by Major General Lafayette during his Farewell Tour 200 years ago. Send off today’s Lafayette with a heartfelt Baltimore farewell for the rest of the 2024-25 commemorative bicentennial journey!
-Indulge in A Culinary Extravaganza: Delight your senses with a curated menu of French and American flavors of the countryside providing a unique culinary experience
-Stroll Through History: Wander through the impeccably restored floors of the Peale Museum a living testament to the architectural elegance of a bygone era
-Meet Major General Lafayette: Be in the esteemed company of Major General Lafayette a figure synonymous with the spirit of liberty who will delight with his authentic grace and charm.
-Immerse Yourself in an original Musical Production: Interact with the sounds and stories about Lafayette
Accessibility
ASL interpretation is available upon request for this event. ASL requests must be made three full business days prior to an event.
Wheelchair and Physical Building Access / The Peale has a brand new elevator! The new accessible entrance is on the left side of the building, down Watchouse alley about 100 ft. There is a keypad on the right side of the elevator door. Press the button to call the elevator. There is a door that will swing open automatically once the elevator is called so stand back. Once the door is open you can enter the elevator portico and then step/roll/dance into the elevator. When you come out of the elevator you will be in a short hallway by the bathrooms and the lobby and welcome desk is on the right. There are three floors in the Peale there is a handrail on all flights of stairs. Various and ample forms of seating is available in every room. The historic entrance has five steps and no functioning handrail.
Parking / There is a temporary drop off spot in the “no parking” zone directly in front of the Holliday St. entrance. There are multiple public paid parking lots within a two block radius of The Peale as well as street parking. There are 4 access parking spots on the 200 block of Holliday Street.
Visual Descriptions and more / For additional information about captioning, ASL, services, and more, please visit our Accessibility page.
