Events / New York

The Hero Returns: Lafayette and the Legacy of the Revolution

The New York Historical
Wednesday, June 10, 2026•10:30 PM
What enduring lessons on liberty and democracy can be learned from the Marquis de Lafayette’s tour of the United States in 1824? Richard Brookhiser, in conversation with Laura Auricchio, explores Lafayette’s impressions of the evolving nation.
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The New York Historical

This institution serves as both a museum and an independent research library, functioning as a central hub for preserving the social and cultural history of the region.story_potoo

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170 Central Park W, New York, NY 10024
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• Closes 5:00 PM
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