Marquis de Lafayette
Class - In Person & Zoom | Available (Membership Required)
Most Americans have heard of Lafayette, a Frenchman who traveled to America to offer his professional, military, and financial services to the English colonies that were seeking independence. During 2024--the 200th anniversary of his memorable travel to America--Lafayette was celebrated in multiple events throughout the states he visited in 1824. Equivalent of a "Rock Star" today, who was this young man who won the hearts of all Americans who supported independence? We will discuss Lafayette's life and military career, his friendship with George Washington, and his contributions to America's independence.
Randolph Flood
Randy Flood is a historian and Co-Founder of The Real American Revolution, a nonprofit organization established to educate citizens about the American Revolution. Professionally, Randy began his career by serving on the staff of the United States Senate and has taught courses about politics and the legislative processes at numerous colleges and universities in the Washington DC area. Currently, he resides in Williamsburg, Virginia, and is working on the Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Association to educate teachers, students and communities about the national historic trail where Lord Cornwallis and his British Army at Yorktown were entrapped..