# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Lafayette Day Cocktail Party
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 pm
- **Event Description**: On February 24, 2015, the Virginia General Assembly passed House Joint Resolution No. 797 “Designating March 14, in 2015 and in each succeeding year, as a Day of Honor for the Marquis de Lafayette in Virginia.” 

As part of the Virginia Museum of History & Culture's 250th Initiative, join the VMHC and the American Friends of Lafayette for a special evening honoring the legacy of the French general who played a vital role in securing American independence and championing human rights around the world. 

Highlights include: 
- Historically inspired heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks
- Live music from the 18th and 19th centuries
- Live portrayal of the Marquis de Lafayette
- Remarks from French dignitaries
- Traveling panel exhibit, special library display of original manuscripts, and after-hours access to the VMHC's exhibits

This program is presented in partnership with the American Friends of Lafayette and the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and is part of the VMHC's 250th Initiative.

Get tickets at https://VirginiaHistory.org/LafayetteDay
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/lafayette-day-cocktail-party/200029734235304
- **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 31

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://VirginiaHistory.org/LafayetteDay?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=richmond-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Richmond
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States, Virginia 23220
- **lat**: 37.55798
- **long**: -77.47349
- **full address**: 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States, Virginia 23220

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Virginia Museum of History & Culture (https://allevents.in/org/virginia-museum-of-history-and-culture/3090991)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States, Virginia 23220
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Virginia Museum of History & Culture
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Music, Entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Lafayette Day Cocktail Party ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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