Experience the journey of the Marquis de Lafayette as he embarks on his final tour of the fledgling United States.

Amidst the fervor of a contentious election, a cherished hero of the American Revolution made his return to America after forty years. From August 1824 to September 1825, the Marquis de Lafayette traversed the United States, greeted by throngs of admirers at every stop. Although his tour took him to every state in the Union, he spent much of his time in Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland.

Public historian Elizabeth Reese retraces Lafayette’s path through the National Capital Region, spotlighting the places and people most dear to the celebrated General.