Participants celebrate the legacy of Marquis de Lafayette during the bicentennial festivities in Beaufort.
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Sponsor Our ArticlesThe city of Beaufort has launched a bicentennial celebration commemorating the historic visit of Marquis de Lafayette in 1825, which will run until March 18. The event features a series of activities including lectures, dances, and living history interpretations, engaging historical interpreters to bring the past to life. Significant events are set to occur leading up to a grand finale featuring a recreation of Lafayette’s arrival, including parades and ballroom dancing. Local institutions are collaborating to make this celebration informative and interactive for the community.
The bicentennial celebration honoring the Marquis de Lafayette’s historic visit to Beaufort in 1825 commenced this past week and will continue through March 18.
Informative display boards are currently available for viewing at:
The Beaufort County Library is also engaged in program activities, along with scheduled school events.
Several activities are scheduled leading up to the grand finale:
The celebration will culminate on March 18 with a re-creation of Lafayette’s arrival, featuring:
The day’s events will take place from 10 AM to 3 PM, culminating in a special ball titled “Dancing With Lafayette,” reminiscent of the original 1825 celebration. Tickets are available online.
Partnering organizations for the bicentennial celebration include:
In 1825, Lafayette was honored in Beaufort with a 13-gun salute and attended a reception and ball. His visit was a part of his Farewell Tour of the Nation where he visited 24 states before concluding in Washington, D.C., on September 6, 1825.
A Revolutionary War reenactment with local children is planned for March 22 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary War.
Mark Schneider will portray Lafayette during the celebrations, contributing to the historical experience and engagement of the community.
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