Harford County Lafayette Bicentennial Committee

Harford County Lafayette Bicentennial Committee Welcome to the Harford County Lafayette Bicentennial Committee page. This is the place for official news for the bicentennial celebration in Harford County, MD.

Together the nation will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Farewell Tour of General Lafayette, tracing his path in 1824-1825 across the U.S. before he returned to France. Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, known by most simply as Lafayette or General Lafayette, served as a major general in the Continental Army under George Washington’s command during the American Revolutionary War. Know

n as a talented strategist and an ardent supporter of the new country and the principles outlined in its constitution, he is perhaps best known (nationally) for successfully negotiating military support from France to turn the tide in Washington’s favor. In Harford County however, he is best known for inspiring the name of the city of Havre de Grace. Lafayette made several trips through Harford County during the American Revolution and returned as “Guest of the Nation” in 1825. Throughout 2024-2025, the American Friends of Lafayette (AFL) will host programming across the United States to commmemorate the Bicentennial of Lafayette’s return to America. The Harford County Committee has planned a multi-faceted celebration of the life and accomplishments of Major General Lafayette and his time in Harford County, culminating in a festival on July 29, 2025. Stay tuned to this page for details about our plans!

09/23/2025
Our winner of “Where’s Lafayette?” was an 11 year old visiting family in Havre de Grace. Thank you to everyone who part...
08/08/2025

Our winner of “Where’s Lafayette?” was an 11 year old visiting family in Havre de Grace. Thank you to everyone who participated!!

We may be biased, but Lafayette is our favorite!
08/03/2025

We may be biased, but Lafayette is our favorite!

Our Graw Alley street party was hot (in more than one way!). The American Friends of Lafayette Photo Credit: Pat Venturi...
08/01/2025

Our Graw Alley street party was hot (in more than one way!). The American Friends of Lafayette

Photo Credit: Pat Venturino Photography - Venture Photos

More photos of our Welcome Ceremony! The American Friends of LafayettePhoto Credit: Pat Venturino Photography - Venture ...
08/01/2025

More photos of our Welcome Ceremony! The American Friends of Lafayette

Photo Credit: Pat Venturino Photography - Venture Photos

More photos of Lafayette's arrival to Havre de Grace! The American Friends of LafayettePhoto Credit: Pat Venturino Photo...
08/01/2025

More photos of Lafayette's arrival to Havre de Grace! The American Friends of Lafayette

Photo Credit: Pat Venturino Photography - Venture Photos

The Grand Finale of our Lafayette event included a greeting by Lafayette and a concert by musicologist Tyler Diaz. He d...
07/31/2025

The Grand Finale of our Lafayette event included a greeting by Lafayette and a concert by musicologist Tyler Diaz. He discussed and performed the works of African American composer Francis Johnson. The American Friends of Lafayette

Photo Credit: Pat Venturino Photography - Venture Photos

More photos of Lafayette at Concord Point Lighthouse. The American Friends of LafayetteThank you Pat Venturino Photograp...
07/31/2025

More photos of Lafayette at Concord Point Lighthouse. The American Friends of Lafayette

Thank you Pat Venturino Photography - Venture Photos

Lafayette took the Tide Trolley on a tour of modern Havre de Grace. The American Friends of LafayettePhoto Credit Pat V...
07/31/2025

Lafayette took the Tide Trolley on a tour of modern Havre de Grace. The American Friends of Lafayette

Photo Credit Pat Venturino Photography - Venture Photos

The American Friends of Lafayette
07/30/2025

The American Friends of Lafayette

General Marquis de Lafayette returns to Havre de Grace on the 200th anniversary of his original visit, on Tuesday, July 29.

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Havre De Grace, MD
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