Name: 200 Years Later: Lafayette Returns to 120 East State Street, Trenton NJ
Start: 2024-09-26T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-09-26T14:00:00-04:00
Location: 120 E State St

200 Years Later: Lafayette Returns to 120 East State Street, Trenton NJ

Gen. Lafayette was here on Sun., Sept. 26, 1824. Join us at 120 East State St. (1st Presbyterian Church) for his return, 200 years later.
About this Event

Join us at 120 East State to welcome the return of Gen. Lafayette to the place where he worshipped on Sept. 26, 1824. Walk through the cemetery to see the graves of those he knew and with whom he served in the Continental Army as they fought together for American independence 1777-1783, and be part of a wreath laying in their memory.. Tour the 120 East State building, view the Oh Freedom! traveling exhibit and hear about plans to restore this National Historic Register property. Cemetery tour open to the public. Tickets required for pre-event lunch and building tour/discussion. This event is cosponsored by the DAR NJ State Society.
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