Artists from Lancaster and Chester counties gathered on June 8 for a Book Debut Reception at the Lancaster County Art Association (LCAA). Unveiled at the reception was the newly published Lafayette200 Bicentennial book "Marquis de Lafayette Visits Lancaster."

The full-color, 100-page edition depicts the life of the Revolutionary War hero Marquis de Lafayette, his 1825 farewell tour through Lancaster and Chester counties, and his continuing legacy and remembrance. The book contains artist illustrations that reflect the research of Lafayette's 1825 visit through Lancaster and Chester counties.

"Marquis de Lafayette Visits Lancaster" is available to purchase at https://lafayette200pa.org/ and will be available at the Lafayette200 Bicentennial Commemoration in Lancaster on Sunday to Tuesday, July 27 to 29. All proceeds from the book will be donated to Lafayette200 Legacy Grants to benefit local nonprofit organizations.

For more information, contact Lafayette200 Bicentennial coordinator and author Kathleen Hood at kadaholo@verizon.net or 484-340-8162.