Lafayette 200

Lafayette 200 is the bicentennial commemoration of the 13 month, 24 state tour of the US by the Marquis de Lafayette in 1824-25. Throughout the month of May, Marietta will commemorate, celebrate, and educate visitors about the Marquis, the significance of his visit on May 23, 1825, and our continued relationship with the people and government of France. The commemoration will conclude with grand celebrations on our Lafayette Day, May 23, 2025. (Source: ohio.org)