Sail the Same Waters as Lafayette on the 200th Anniversary of

His Arrival for His Farewell Tour on...

A SUNSET CRUISE AROUND SANDY HOOK BAY

What’s this all about? Why Lafayette?

• One of the most successful and celebrated heroes of the American Revolution, the Marquis de Lafayette was a French nobleman and military officer who so believed in our cause for liberty and independence that he volunteered to leave France and join the Continental Army. He would rise to the rank of General under George Washington and played a key role both on the battlefield (including our victory in the Battle of Yorktown) and in securing French support for America throughout our War for Independence. Later, his role in the French Revolution would earn him the nickname “The Hero of the Two Worlds.”
  
• In 1824, as our nation prepared to celebrate the 50th anniversary of our independence, President James Monroe wanted to build enthusiasm and patriotism across the United States.
  
• The last living U.S. General of the Revolutionary War, General Lafayette was so adored by our nation that President Monroe invited him to return to the United States from France as “Guest of the Nation.”
  
• His visit was an immediate success and a spectacular celebration of America! He was so well received that all 24 states were eager to welcome him and join in on the revelry. Originally scheduled to last just a few months, Lafayette’s Farewell Tour turned into an almost 2-year affair filled with celebrations from parades to dinners to galas. He was even invited to address Congress - the first foreign dignitary ever to do so!
  
• And now, 200 years later on the exact date of his arrival, we of the Middletown Chapter, NSDAR and the American Friends of Lafayette are ready to celebrate the Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour where it all started -- where Lafayette first returned after a 40-year absence and again set his eyes on his adopted home, America, whose liberty he helped secure -- RIGHT HERE ON THE SANDY HOOK BAY off the coast of Middletown, New Jersey!
  

Why now?

Celebrations & preparations for the upcoming 250th are starting NOW!

sail the waters of sandy hook bay &

See America as Lafayette did Upon his arrival

for his farewell tour on August 14, 1824!

Learn more about ALL that’s happening in Middletown Township & Monmouth County for America’s 250th by clicking on their logos!

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• The crew of the Festiva will do everything possible to accommodate their guests.
• However, please be aware that the Festiva is not handicap accessible. The ramp to board conforms to stairs as the tide rises and guests may require boarding assistance from the crew.
• Additionally, the Festiva’s bathrooms are on the lower deck, accessible only by stairs.
• For more information about accessibility on the Festiva, please contact Teal Cruises at tealcharters@gmail.com.