At the invitation of Congress and President Monroe, the Frenchman/American General Lafayette toured America for more than a year, 1824-25. A young confidant of General Washington and one of the few surviving heroes of the American Revolution, the then-aged Frenchman traveled to all 24 of the current states and was greeted by massive public celebrations – dinners, balls, military displays, and more. Mid-December of 2024 marks 200 years since General Lafayette came to Annapolis.
As chairman of the national music committee with American Friends of Lafayette, Dr. David Hildebrand has, for well over a year, been unearthing, bringing to life, and disseminating much of the music composed for and presented to Lafayette when visiting Maryland and beyond. This lecture will reveal the style and character of this 200-year-old music, gathered from period music sources, and it will include both live and recorded musical examples of songs, marches, dance tunes, and more.
Advanc registration required; registration closes one half hour prior to lecture.
Cost: $15 per household for General Admission; $10 per household for HA Members, Military, and HA Docents