Boston, MA — July 11

Register for College Event here or by calling Kim Beasley at 610-330-5042 by June 26.

Saturday, July 11, 1-3 p.m.

Boston Athenaeum, 10 ½ Beacon Street, Boston, MA  02108
Hors d’oeuvres and beverages provided
Join Lafayette alumni, parents, and friends for a special event hosted by President Alison R. Byerly and Trustee David A. Reif ’68 celebrating the Marquis de Lafayette and the campaign’s role in achieving our bold vision for Lafayette’s future. The Boston Athenaeum is honoring the Marquis de Lafayette and his role in founding the new United States with a special exhibition, Lafayette: An American Icon.  Our reception will feature remarks by the exhibition’s curator, David Dearinger.

The Hermione will be in port July 11–12. See the complete list of Boston festivities and programs here.
Dock Location: Rowes Wharf

  • Public Visitation:
    • Saturday, July 11: 12 – 4 p.m.
    • Sunday, July 12: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Ticket Information: First come, first served. No reservations required. Priority access given to school groups during the first hour.

The Boston Athenaeum’s Lafayette: An American Icon exhibition runs June 17 to September 12. It will feature works borrowed from a number of major American museums and libraries including numerous items from the Lafayette College archives.