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Celebrating Lafayette, Liberty, and Legacy

June 29, 2025

Champlain Canal Gateway Visitor Center & Schuyler House

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Join us for a bicentennial commemoration of the Marquis de Lafayette’s 1825 return to Schuylerville, honoring the enduring Franco-American bond and Saratoga’s vital role in shaping global democracy.

Lafayette Tour sign across from the General Philip Schuyler House in Schuylerville, NY—part of Saratoga National Historical Park and a key stop on the French hero’s 1824–1825 farewell tour.
1824 portrait of the Marquis de Lafayette by Ary Scheffer, painted during his triumphant return to the United States. The original hangs in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Event Details

This free public event begins at 12:30 PM at the Champlain Canal Gateway Visitor Center, launching a ¼-mile community procession along the historic Old Champlain Canal Towpath to the Schuyler House, where the formal program begins at 1:00 PM.

The event is rain-or-shine, with speakers and audience seated under cover.

Please note: No food vendors, shuttles, or public transportation provided. Restrooms and water stations are available onsite.

  • Date:

    Sunday, June 29, 2025

  • Time:

    12:30 – 2:30 PM

  • Location:

    Champlain Canal Gateway Visitor Center & Schuyler House, Schuylerville, NY

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Schedule

  • 12:30 PM
    Procession begins at the Visitor Center (31 Ferry St, Schuylerville)
  • 1:00 PM

    Program begins at the Schuyler House, National Park Service site

Highlights Include

  • Commemorative wreath laying
  • Reflections by National Park Service rangers and local historians
  • Honor guards and ceremonial presence by the Masons, Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution
  • Celebrating 200 years of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour

Additional Information

A bicentennial celebration of Lafayette’s 1825 return to Schuylerville and the enduring Franco-American bond. Join us as we honor this historic moment with cultural festivities, historical reenactments, and tributes to the lasting friendship between France and the United States.

This commemorative event marks 200 years since General Lafayette’s celebrated return to Schuylerville in 1825, a key stop on his grand tour of the United States. It serves as a tribute to Lafayette’s enduring legacy as a hero of the American Revolution and a symbol of the deep-rooted friendship between France and the United States. Attendees can look forward to a variety of engaging activities, including historical presentations, live performances, and community gatherings that highlight the shared ideals of liberty and alliance that continue to unite both nations.

Presented by: Saratoga 250 & Saratoga National Historical Park

For more information, visit: nps.gov/sara
Sean Kelleher | kelleherseanp@gmail.com

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