Lafayette: A Hero's Return

Name: Lafayette: A Hero's Return
Released: 2026-02-23
Duration: 2 h

To celebrate America's 250th birthday, WSKG, Cinemapolis, and The History Center are partnering to bring you a series of history documentary screenings and community conversations. We kick off with LaFayette: A Hero's Return. Narrated by Julien Icher, historian and founder of the “Follow the Frenchman” YouTube series, “Lafayette: A Hero’s Return” explores Lafayette’s enduring legacy in both New York and American history. It traces his deep-rooted commitments to freedom, self-governance, and commerce, and examines the significance of his 1824–25 tour through the lens of a divided post-war nation, drawing powerful parallels to the present day. During his thirteen-month visit to the United States, prompted by an invitation from Congress, Lafayette toured all 24 states of the young American republic. He concluded his journey in June 1825 with stops in Buffalo, Rochester, Auburn, Albany, and Syracuse as he traveled through New York State en route to laying the cornerstone of the Bunker Hill Monument in Boston. This screening will be followed by a discussion led by Lafayette scholar Laurent Ferri. This event is free and open to the public.PT2H2026-02-23Lafayette: A Hero's Return"Lafayette: A Hero's Return"

Showtimes

February 23, 6:00 pm