French soldier, born at the castle of Chavagnac, in Auvergne, 6 Sept., 1757, died in Paris, 20 May, 1834. The family has been for more than three centuries distinguished in French history. { more }
The Lafayette Society’s annual luncheon meeting will be held Sunday,
March 4th at the Holiday Inn Bordeaux. We invite Society members and
non-members alike to attend and help us welcome a delegation from our
sister city in St. Avold, France.
St. Avold is home to the Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial, the largest American World War II military cemetery in Europe.
Purchase Lafayette Commemorative Items
Purchase a handsome glass paperweight commemorating Lafayette and
Fayetteville, NC’s unique relationship to him. A very limited number of
collectible items from the 250th birthday celebration in 2007 also
remain.
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Call 910-678-8899, or click here for more information.
