In 1824, the Marquis de Lafayette visited the city of Fredericksburg as part of his multiyear Grand Tour of the United States. Lafayette was an extraordinary individual who made essential contributions to American history as a wealthy nobleman, revolutionary hero, military officer, enlightenment thinker, democratic supporter, and committed abolitionist. Lafayette’s World: Revolutionary Ideals and the Limits of Freedom celebrates the Marquis as an individual and the belief in freedom and democracy shared by those he fought alongside in the American Revolution.
Benedict’s Table: An Evening of History & Reflection
Thursday, February 6, 2025
6:00pm – 9:00pm
The Fredericksburg Area Museum invites you to an exclusive evening fundraiser exploring Lafayette’s story through the lens of Benedict Arnold’s complex legacy.
Enjoy a uniquely curated menu prepared by La Petite Auberge as we delve into the intertwined tales of loyalty, betrayal, and revolutionary ideals. The evening will feature lively conversations and engaging insights that bring new perspectives to these pivotal figures in American history.
Tickets are $190 per person. Your attendance supports the museum’s mission to preserve and share our history with the community. Tickets are limited— click here reserve your spot today!
Lafayette’s World: Revolutionary Ideals and the Limits of Freedom is sponsored in part by Virginia Humanities, in partnership with the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission.