The Tennessee State Museum has extended their Lafayette 250 through October. On the 200th anniversary of the tour, explore what Lafayette’s visit meant to Tennesseans through a temporary display of artifacts from the collection of the Museum and other institutions.
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They recently hosted a Meet and Greet with the Marquis de Lafayette. He is the French nobleman, who voluntarily joined the Continental Army during the American Revolution. His service symbolized the alliance between France and the growing United States.
“Welcome Lafayette, Friend of Liberty”
Lafayette was a respected army officer and a cherished friend of George Washington. In 1824 and 1825, Marquis would later take a tour across the United States in 1824 and 1825, visiting cities from New York to Louisiana, including Nashville and Clarksville, Tennessee. Upon his arrival in Nashville Public Square on May 4, 1825, a welcoming sign proclaimed, “Welcome Lafayette, Friend of Liberty.”
The Tennessee State Museum has hosted brief lectures with renowned Lafayette interpreter, Charles Wissinger, who visited with guests to discuss the artifacts in the Museum’s collection. This is one of many exhibitions to explore the region’s history, and look for others events to join along with programs.
Lafayette 200 Exhibition Extended
As mentioned, the Tennessee State Museum has extended a temporary exhibition in the Corridor Gallery that is part of Lafayette 200 celebrations through October. See their website for more details on this and other upcoming exhibits and events.
