Lafayette’s Farewell Tour 1825-2025

The American Friends of Lafayette is sponsoring a 13-month long reenactment of General Lafayette’s 1824-1825 Farewell Tour as America’s “National Guest.” It began in August 2024 in New York City and follows the General’s itinerary with programming throughout 24 states. In July 2025, the General will return to Morristown-the Military Capital of the Revolution. In 1825, Lafayette visited Morristown on July 14, Bastille Day, and now 200 years later he will return to Morristown on July 13, 2025 and July 14, 2025. Activities planned include:

• A Parade
• A celebration at the Morristown Green.
• A reenactment of the 1825 fete at the Sansay House, and a symposium examining Lafayette’s contributions, not only to the founding of our country, but also his commitment to human rights throughout the world.
• The plans include having local businesses, historical and lineage societies, and non-profits on the Morristown Green concurrently with the parade and celebration on Sunday July 13, 2025.
• Local and French dignitaries will be on hand, and our goal is to have 1,000 spectators actively participating on the Green.