Lafayette hosts historical program on Marquis de Lafayette
Lafayette. The township hosted a historical program featuring local photographer Donna Evers, who discussed the life and legacy of Marquis de Lafayette as part of the America 250 speaker series.
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| 16 Jul 2026 | 02:52
Donna Evers gives a speech. (
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The Lafayette Municipal Building hosted a reception and historical program July 14 featuring local photographer Donna Evers, who presented a program on Marquis de Lafayette, America’s adopted general, as part of the America 250 speaker series.
The event coincided with Bastille Day, a French national holiday commemorating the start of the French Revolution, and highlighted Lafayette’s role in American history.
Evers, a lifelong student of French history, shared insights into the life and legacy of the French aristocrat and military leader who supported the American cause during the Revolutionary War.
