Marquis De Lafayette Bicentennial Celebration

On June 4, 1825—two centuries ago—Fredonia witnessed one of its most storied moments when General Marquis de Lafayette, an iconic figure in both the American and French Revolutions, visited the village. This summer, the village will commemorate this historic event with the Lafayette Bicentennial Jubilee, a week-long celebration from May 30 to June 6.

• May 31st: Grand Opening of “Night Scene at Fredonia”: Hosting the Marquis de Lafayette in June 1825 Exhibition @ The Darwin R. Baker Museum
• Tea with the Marquis @ Fredonia Grange No. 1 (58 W. Main St, Fredonia)
• Historical Reenactment and Festival @ Barker Commons
• Period Barn Dance @ Fredonia Grange No. 1 (58 W. Main St, Fredonia)
• “George Washington Lafayette” Lecture by Paul Scheeler @ The Darwin R. Baker Museum