From staff reports
With the 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s visit to Beaufort coming Tuesday, March 18, the exhibit “In the Footsteps of Lafayette: An Artistic Expression” will be on display from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Tuesday, March 18 to Tuesday, March 25 at the Verdier House Museum at 801 Bay Street in Beaufort.
Selected artists from Beaufort County, as well as some guest artists from Pennsylvania, will represent Elevate Art and the Historic Beaufort Foundation at this event.
The exhibit will remain on display for seven days following the celebration. All of the paintings are painted specifically for this event and will be for sale at the Historic Beaufort Foundation. A percentage of the sales will go toward the organization’s future events and historic preservation.
The Lafayette Day festivities will include a reenactment of Lafayette’s arrival by ship, accompanied by his dog, as well as a grand welcome featuring a delegation in period costumes, military music, a gun salute, a parade, flower decorated carriages, and flower-adorned arches. Mayor Phil Cromer will present Lafayette with the Key to Beaufort, and he will deliver a speech at the Verdier House Museum, where “In the Footsteps of Lafayette: An Artistic Expression” will be showcased.
The day will conclude with the Lafayette Ball at the Beaufort History Museum at The Arsenal — an unforgettable experience.
