Join Elizabeth Reese for an enlightening evening as she discusses her newly-published book, Marquis de Lafayette Returns: A Tour of America’s National Capital Region. This captivating book explores Lafayette's travels in the National Capital Region during his remarkable journey throughout the United States from August 1824 to September 1825. Returning to America for the first time in forty years, Lafayette was welcomed by thousands of admirers at each stop along the way. While his tour took him to every state in the Union, he devoted a substantial amount of time in the National Capital Region, including Alexandria.

During the book talk, Elizabeth Reese, a renowned public historian specializing in the American Revolution and the Early Republic, will share insights into Lafayette's route within the National Capital Region. She will shed light on the significant locations and individuals the esteemed General held closest to his heart. Following the talk, attendees will have the opportunity to purchase a copy of the book and have it personally signed by the author.

The event will take place at the historic Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden in Alexandria. Tickets are available for $10 for the general public and free for Lee-Fendall museum members. Due to limited seating, advance registration is required. For any inquiries, please contact the museum at (703)548-1789 or email contact@leefendallhouse.org.

Elizabeth Reese's vast expertise in the field of public history, her involvement with prestigious organizations such as The American Friends of Lafayette Bicentennial Committee for Washington, D.C., and her extensive experience as an interpreter at federal historic sites, make her the ideal speaker to provide invaluable insights into Lafayette's tour and its significance. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the captivating history of Marquis de Lafayette Returns: A Tour of America’s National Capital Region.

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The Qabeyi Castle is a very important defensive building on the seaside. It is also a fortress built in Egyptian history for military purposes. The castle is also a historical frost. You can see many good facilities here. The interior is also very large.

Serapeum of Alexandria

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The remains of a historic building from the Hellenistic period in Egypt. The only thing left here is a small sphinx. The large platform of the foundation is still preserved, which makes the pillar look even more lonely. This is the remains of a landmark in Alexandria.

Alexandria Bibliotheca

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The ancient Library of Alexandria was built in the third century BC at the beginning of the Ptolemaic Dynasty. It was the largest library in the world at that time, with a collection of more than 500,000 volumes, covering literature, science and technology, art, philosophy and other fields, attracting famous people from all over the world. Scientists, philosophers, thinkers and artists come to visit, such as Archimedes, Euclid, etc. also come here to conduct research, lecture, write books and engage in other academic exchange activities. Alexandria therefore became the world&#39;s cultural and scientific research center at that time. The Ptolemaic dynasty also produced numerous talents, producing a group of astronomers, geographers, mathematicians, medical scientists and linguists who made outstanding contributions to world science and technology.
The new library is located next to the promenade of Alexandria on the southern coast of the Mediterranean Sea, next to the large statue of the &quot;Mediterranean Bride&quot;. It cost a total of US$225 million and is novel, unique and eye-catching. The new library is very comprehensive, including the main library, youth library, blind library, planetarium, manuscript exhibition hall, ancient books and rare book museum, cultural relics museum, science and history museum, and comprehensively considers children, blind people, and people with visual impairments. needs; the books included are also all-inclusive and have everything you need. The Library of Alexandria is an absolutely fantastic place for Alexandrians and visitors from around the world.

Montazah Palace Gardens

Montazah Palace is also known as the &quot;Egyptian Summer Palace&quot;, &quot;Montazah Palace Garden&quot;, &quot;Montazah Garden&quot;, &quot;Farouk Summer Palace&quot;, etc. It is the palace of Farouk, the last king of Egypt. It is located in a vast scenic area at the eastern end of Alexandria Port. The palace overlooks the quiet beach and is surrounded by date palm trees and gardens. The architecture combines Florentine and Turkish styles. It is now the Egyptian State Guesthouse. Montazah Palace was a summer resort for the royal family before 1952. Now the beach is open to tourists and anglers, and the palace is not open to the public.
Montazah Palace Park is the best green place in Alexandria, with a large area. This is a good place for Egyptian families to go out for picnics, and it is also a romantic choice for couples to fall in love.

Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa

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Nice place to see for about an hour. Burial place of tons of ancient Egyptians. Plenty of cool hieroglyphics.

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