Lafayette in Hamburg

On March 24, 1825, the Marquis de Lafayette paid a visit to the town of Hamburg, South Carolina during his tour of the southern and western states of the US. Lafayette, a French aristocrat had supported the American colonies in their struggle against the English crown, and had taken part in many of the battles during the American Revolution. A lifelong friend of George Washington, Lafayette was celebrated with great pomp wherever he went.
Please join us Monday, March 24,2025 at the Arts & Heritage Center of North Augusta as we commemorate this historic event. The event is free and open to the public.

Schedule of Events:
10am: Lafayette will arrive at the North Augusta Municipal building. Proclamation by NA Mayor, Briton Williams
10:15am: Historical lecture by Milledge Murray in the City Council Chambers
11am: Reception in the Arts & Heritage Center sponsored by the Martintown Road DAR
1-3pm: Tours of the Charles Hammond house, 908 West Martintown Road.