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You are invited to a reception on February 1, 2025 honoring the 200th Anniversary of Lafayette's visit to America in 1825. This intimate affair is being held in the Governor John Andrew Schulze Mansion (1823 – 1829) on Front Street’s historic Governors Row in Harrisburg, where Lafayette himself visited while in Harrisburg in 1825.
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A second Lafayette event is being held the following day, Sunday, February 2 at the John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion, 219 S. Front Street. This event will feature a lecture by historian Elizabeth Reese, author of “Marquis de Lafayette Returns” which details his famous return to America 50 years after helping George Washington win the War for Independence. Historical impersonators Mark Halbert and David Biser also will participate in the discussion. This is free to the public and will begin at 1 pm. (No RSVP required)
In the Winter months, some of the sites on the Pennsylvania Trails of history enter "hibernation" while some reduce their hours. Several sites have grounds that are open for walking and hiking (no facilities). Click to view the updated information.
PLEASE contact the individual sites before venturing out.
Celebrating 50 Years!
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