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In 1824, Gilbert du Motier—or as he is more commonly know—the Marquis de Lafayette embarked on a farewell tour of the United States. His tour included a stop in Frederick, where he was a December 1824 guest of Colonel John McPherson at his Courthouse Square home. Lafayette was one of the heroes of the American Revolution. Upon the conclusion of the war, Lafayette returned to his native France, where he was an early participant in the events leading to the French Revolution. 

Cities and towns across the country are celebrating the 200th anniversary of Lafayette's triumphant return. Lafayette 200 has a list of events in Baltimore, Washington, and Northern Virginia commemorating Lafayette's 1824 tour. 

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