Last week, the city council meeting took a moment to acknowledge a pivotal moment in American history. They recognized the 200th anniversary of the Lafayette Farewell Tour, an event commemorating Marquis de Lafayette's tour of the United States in 1824-1825. The tour saw the French aristocrat and military officer revisit the young nation he had fought for during the American Revolution, where he was received as a hero. Known for his crucial role in aiding the American colonies against British rule, Lafayette's tour was a testament to the enduring bond between the United States and France.
Alderman Carmichael took the lead last Thursday, March 6, to present the Bicentennial Proclamation to members of the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) at the regular city council meeting. In a statement obtained by the City of Acworth, the proclamation was received by Beverly Baker and Patricia Hein, who were specifically commended for their extensive work with the tour. Such recognitions serve to remind the community not only to look back to honor and understand our shared history but also to encourage the continued study and appreciation of the figures who shaped it.
The DAR, a lineage-based membership service organization, focuses on historic preservation, education, and patriotism. As part of these efforts, it commemorates Lafayette’s farewell journey through the 24 states of the early United States.
