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Bicentennial

The Great 200

Reflecting on (at least) 200 of the most impactful moments, people, and spaces to shape Lafayette over the past two centuries.

Bicentennial

Living history

The causes and qualities of the Marquis de Lafayette continue to draw scholarly and public interest. They also reflect the ideals of our College.

Artist Audrey Flack’s bronze sculpture of Marie Adrienne Françoise de Noailles

The Arts

The French Marchioness

When artist Audrey Flack taught at the College a decade ago, she learned about the remarkable—yet often untold—story of Lafayette’s wife, Adrienne. Enamored by Adrienne’s spirit, Flack worked to honor her through a bronze sculpture, set to be installed on campus during the spring semester.