A grand kickoff to 200 years
Over 5,000 guests celebrate Lafayette’s past, present, and future at Bicentennial Kickoff Weekend.
Bicentennial
Ready for the extraordinary
Lafayette College, 200 years in the making, launches our Bicentennial celebration with pride, ambition, and an enduring commitment to academic excellence…
Oct 8, 2025
A Marquis moment: Artwork from College’s collections help illustrate new Ken Burns documentary
Artwork from the College’s collections will be featured in Ken Burns’ newest documentary on the American Revolution, with an exclusive preview Oct…
Sep 25, 2025
Lafayette College partners with Burpee on exclusive Marquis Marigolds
The seeds will be available for sale to the public on the Quad and at the College Store starting Sat., Sept. 27.
Sep 12, 2025
College celebrates the Marquis de Lafayette’s birthday
The College celebrated the Marquis de Lafayette’s birthday with food trucks, cupcakes, giveaways, and more.
Sep 10, 2025
Bicentennial exhibitions offer detailed look at Lafayette’s stories, people, and facilities
Bicentennial exhibitions animate the stories, people, and images that have animated Lafayette College since its very beginnings.
Sep 4, 2025
‘Lafayette, this is our moment’
President Nicole Hurd shares a sneak peek for Lafayette’s Bicentennial celebration—exhibits, seminars, and performances that will celebrate Lafayette’s…
Sep 3, 2025
Adrienne Lafayette joins campus as part of College’s Bicentennial
The Marquis de Lafayette, standing in statue form at several campus locations for decades, will soon be reunited with his wife.
Aug 27, 2025
Crayola brings Bicentennial colors to Lafayette
Crayola and Lafayette College, two of Easton’s bedrock institutions, have partnered to create four custom colors to celebrate the College’s Bicentennial…
Aug 13, 2025
Abercrombie & Fitch to launch exclusive Lafayette line ahead of Bicentennial
The clothing line will be available for purchase in person and online at the College Store beginning Sept. 2.
Mar 21, 2025
A bicentennial celebration of the Marquis’ Farewell Tour of U.S.
Conducted by Thomas Zehetmair, the orchestra will present The Lafayette Musical & Immersive Bicentennial Tour throughout April.
Mar 12, 2025
Cheers to 199 years: Lafayette community marks Founders’ Day
The campus community celebrated Founders' Day on March 11.