Event Details

Join the South Carolina Historical Society on Friday, March 14th from 5pm-7pm at the Fireproof Building as we celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s return to America and his historic tour of Charleston in March 1825.

This special event will feature a remarkable Loud & Brothers square piano, crafted in Philadelphia in 1824 specifically for Lafayette’s tour and kindly on loan from the Sigal Music Museum in Greenville. With its basalt-inspired columns, brass inlay, and massive carved base, this piano embodies the Neoclassical grandeur of the 1820s and stands as a testament to Lafayette’s legacy and the deep ties between France and the United States.

Pianists Stephanie Schmidt and Robin Morace will play period-appropriate music throughout the event. Sets will begin at 5:30pm and 6:30pm. Tickets: $75 per person

Guests will enjoy drinks and light snacks while exploring the enduring ties between France and the United States, and how these relations played a crucial role in securing American independence.