Please join us for the opening of the new exhibit, Hero of Two Worlds: Remembering Lafayette’s 1825 Visit, and a talk by Chris Carosa.

The exhibit, co-curated by the Office of Rochester & Monroe County History and the Rochester Chapter of the American Friends of Lafayette, explores the life of Revolutionary War hero and human rights champion Marquis de Lafayette while commemorating the bicentennial of his landmark Farewell Tour of 1824–1825.

Following the reception, Chris Carosa will deliver his lecture, History Unleashed: Lafayette’s Western New York Tour and the Spirit of 1825 America, in which he will explore how Lafayette was received by communities in the greater Rochester area and the lasting impact of his visit on American identity. The talk will reflect on Lafayette’s legacy and how his travels reminded America of its revolutionary roots.

Exhibit Opening: 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, Local History Gallery, Rundel Memorial Building, 2nd floor
Lecture: 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm, Kusler-Cox Auditorium, Rundel Memorial Building, 3rd floor

Christopher Carosa is an award-winning writer, author, speaker, financial analyst, and the deputy historian of Mendon, NY. He is the author of nine books, including his newest title, History Unleashed: Lafayette’s Remarkable Tour of Greater Western New York, and a stage play. For more info visit: chriscarosa.com

This event is presented by the Office of Rochester & Monroe County History in partnership with the American Friends of Lafayette and the Irondequoit Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Press:

“Hero of Two Worlds: Exhibit Opening and Lecture by Chris Carosa,”  Rochester Public Library Announcement
“Hero of Two Worlds: Exhibit Opening and Lecture by Chris Carosa,”  Monroe County Central Library System Announcement
“Carosa to Appear in Victor, Rochester,” Mendon-Honoeye Falls-Lima Sentinel, May 15, 2025, page 5
“Hero of Two Worlds: A New Exhibit in Local History!” Office of Rochester & Monroe County History