Exhibition: American Hero and Revolutionary Man: The Life of the Marquis de Lafayette

This presentation highlights Lafayette’s Revolutionary War contributions and his association with Washington and the Continental Army’s leadership. The affection of Americans for the Marquis is examined through collectibles, memorabilia associated with Lafayette and artwork that memorializes his life and associations.
In conjunction with the Lafayette Exhibition, the Havre de Grace Arts Collective will host “Cultural Agitators,” a curated art show of original art that highlights other “agents of change” and “cultural agitators” in the spirit of Lafayette. Submissions have been solicited from any visual artist whose work explores “Cultural Agitators,” either as individuals or as a concept.

“Cultural Agitators” is a collaboration between The Havre de Grace Arts Collective (Gallery 220), the Historic Havre de Grace Foundation, the Greater Havre de Grace Museum Association, Lafayette Farewell Tour 2024/2025, and the private collection of Mark VerValin and Dr. John W. Hawkins with the intentions to celebrate the bicentennial of Lafayette’s farewell tour.

The exhibitions and art show will be a conversation between history and art. Historical artifacts with ties to Lafayette and art work reflecting what it means to be an “Cultural Agitator” will be on display throughout the gallery.

Open to all, free.
Gallery 220, 120 N. Washington Street, Havre de Grace, MD 21071
Wednesdays through Fridays from 11am – 5pm; Saturday from 11am – 5pm; Sunday from 12pm – 4pm

For more information: https://hdgartscollective.org; havredegraceartscollective@gmail.com