Brother Lafayette (Gilbert du Motier) financed his trip to the American Colonies and volunteered to join without compensation. Brother George Washington took him under his wing and by the end of the war Brother Lafayette was invaluable to the effort and had risen to the rank of Major General, having a major role at the Battle of Yorktown. He was a wealthy French Noble who was immeasurably valuable to the Continental Army.
He went on to fight for the independence of France. However, when the revolution started to be led by radicals, he left the country. He was a life long champion of Liberty.
Marquis de Lafayette returned to the United States in 1824 and for the next year, he traveled extensively visiting civic, military and masonic leaders throughout the country. He was widely celebrated throughout the country and many streets and towns were named in his honor as a result of this trip. Lafayette at the time was the last surviving Major General of the American Revolution. We welcome and appreciate the participation of The American Friends of Lafayette' in these efforts.
Huguenot Lodge No. 46 will be hosting a Gala on September 27th in honor of Marquis de Lafayette. With our Lodge's history, we will be focusing on the events of the American Revolution leading up to and culminating with a big celebration of our County's 250th Anniversary in 2026 and hope you join us.
Our first Master, Gideon Coggeshall and the Lodge's Master in 1825, L M H Butler were the two men designated to greet Brother Lafayette when he visited Westchester. We were thrilled to recently discover this little bit of history and will be participating in many of the exciting events dedicated to the Bicentennial of Brother Lafayette's return to the United States.
Be sure to join us on August 18th to celebrate Lafayette Day along with Huguenot & New Rochelle Historical Association, New Rochelle Public Library and City of New Rochelle, The American Friends of Lafayette.
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Many events will be taking place throughout the state commemorating this monumental year ahead. If you are a Masonic Brother and wish to participate, or just a history buff and would like to attend any of these events, please contact us.
Just a reminder that the 250th Anniversary of the United States in in 2026. Let's all get ready to celebrate the founding of this great nation in 1776!
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The American Friends of Lafayette are sponsoring a parade in downtown Manhattan.
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Westchester County
The American Friends of Lafayette the Masonic Brothers of Westchester and Bronx County will be celebrating the Bicentennial, along with Lafa...
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There will be a Gala held in Lafayette's honor at the Masonic Hall on 23rd Street.
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There will be a degree held in Lafayette's honor at the Masonic Hall on 23rd Street.
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Brother Christopher Ruli will be speaking about Marquis de Lafayette. Brother Ruli is a well-known historian and has recently written a boo...
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