An illuminated garden reception at Shirley Place August 23, 8:00-10:00pm.

Enjoy beverages and light hors d’oeuvres at Shirley Place on August 23 as we celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s Farewell Tour of the United States. Remarks and an appearance from a youthful Lafayette himself will highlight this evening. Guests can tour the home and visit the Lafayette Bedroom, where the General spent the night as the guest of Governor William Eustis and his wife Caroline.

33 Shirley Street, Boston, MA.

On street parking available and parking lots available at Langdon Street and 498 Dudley Street.

This event is free and open to the public.