Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Cemetery will participate in European Heritage Days 2026, an annual initiative that encourages the public to discover and better understand cultural and historical heritage. This year’s initiative will share an exhibit that revives the memory of the Lafayette Escadrille aviators by bringing visitors face to face with the men commemorated in the memorial crypt.

Visitors will discover historic portraits of the Lafayette Escadrille aviators commemorated within the memorial crypt through a self-guided exhibition. By placing faces alongside names, the event offers a more personal understanding of the volunteers who chose to serve before the United States entered the First World War. Staff members will remain available for questions.

Activity information: Faces of Lafayette Escadrille – Sept. 18-20, 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. CET

No registration required. Information at lemcemetery@abmc.gov.