Monday, February 3, 2025

State Archives to host a virtual program on Lafayette’s tour in North Carolina

RALEIGH
Feb 3, 2025

Learn about Marquis de Lafayette’s final journey through North Carolina.

A Zoom teleconference scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 1-2: p.m., will cover Lafayette’s farewell tour in North Carolina.

2025 marks the bicentennial of the southern leg of Lafayette's farewell tour of the United States.

The commemorative festivities have begun and will continue into March.

Learn about this historical episode, Lafayette's popularity, upcoming celebrations in North Carolina, and relevant documents in the State Archives, including Lafayette's writings.

Speakers for this virtual roundtable include coordinators for events in northeastern North Carolina and Fayetteville and State Archives staff.

This program will also include a Q&A session. Register for the program at https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_SZ3_f4fCRGGvDBn01QPO-w#/registration

About the State Archives
The State Archives serves as the custodian of North Carolina's historical records, preserving and providing public access to a wealth of archival materials. Through its diverse collections, educational programs, and exhibitions, the State Archives plays a crucial role in promoting an understanding and appreciation of North Carolina's rich historical legacy.

About the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) manages, promotes, and enhances the things that people love about North Carolina – its diverse arts and culture, rich history, and spectacular natural areas. Through its programs, the department enhances education, stimulates economic development, improves public health, expands accessibility, and strengthens community resiliency.
The department manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov.

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