The Marquis de Lafayette Petersburg Banquet – Petersburg, VA

The Marquis de Lafayette Petersburg Banquet – Petersburg, VA

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Don’t miss this upcoming 2024 Local Event in Petersburg, VA. Happening on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 9 W Old St. Doors open at 5:00 PM.

Come celebrate the 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s last visit to Petersburg at this unique dinner featuring period food and drink.

Revolutionary Petersburg and the Marquis de Lafayette,

America’s Favorite Fighting Frenchman

The kickoff to Petersburg’s America 250 celebration and a commemoration of the bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour visit in 1824 as “The Nation’s Guest.”

Presented by: Battersea Foundation, Historic Petersburg Foundation, Petersburg Battlefields Foundation

The Marquis de Lafayette fired upon Petersburg from what is now Colonial Heights in April of 1781, because the British were then occupying the town. When he returned to visit Petersburg in 1824, he apologized for having previously shelled it. This event was part of the Battle of Petersburg, the much lesser-known battle to take place during the many years of Petersburg’s rich history. The Marquis de Lafayette Petersburg Banquet will recreate his visit in October 1824.

Join us for a celebratory dinner with Marquis de Lafayette impersonator Charles Wissinger as we recreate the spirit of the Marquis’ visit to Petersburg in October 1824. Colonial-era food and drink will be served buffet-style, amidst toasts and speeches that took place during the actual banquet at which the Marquis was feted historically. See below for further details on the specific menu items and wine and cider that will be served. All recipes come from period sources and are being prepared to replicate what was served historically at Mount Vernon, Monticello, and right here in Petersburg at Battersea.

Dress is semi-formal or period.

MENU

Mixed Green Salad with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds and Sliced Red Apples, Dressed in the Jeffersonian-style as at Monticello

Virginia Baked Ham

Battersea Beef Olives

French Green Beans

Carrots in Butter Sauce

Fried Potatoes

Baked Macaroni and Cheese a la Jefferson

French Rolls

Dessert: Lafayette Gingerbread with Lemon Curd

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Event ID - 1007929623637

Event Venue - 9 W Old St

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Date And Time

Saturday, October 26th, 2024 @ 05:00 PM
 

Venue

9 W Old St
 

Location

9 West Old Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
 

Event Types

Dinner or Gala
 

Event Category

VA

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