Historic Moments

Celebrate two centuries of Lafayette history. Explore our greatest athletic milestones and browse photos and artifacts from the College Archives that bring our 200-year story to life.

Explore the milestones of Lafayette College Athletics

Exploring photos and objects from the College archives—pieces that tell Lafayette College’s history

Want to learn more about a specific piece? Reach out to archives@lafayette.edu for more historical information.

From the Archives

Jan 2, 2026

From the archives: A College mace presented to the Dean of Students in 1954

By Kristen Vincent ’26 During the Bicentennial, Lafayette Today will highlight the College’s history each month by sharing a photo or object from College…

Dec 4, 2025

From the archives: The earliest record of the College ‘named’ in honor of Marquis de Lafayette

By Kristen Vincent ’26 During the Bicentennial, Lafayette Today will highlight the College’s history each month by sharing a photo or object from College…

Nov 10, 2025

From the archives: In 1924, The Lafayette declares “Leopard to be College mascot”

By Kristen Vincent ’26 Leading up to the Bicentennial, Lafayette Today will highlight the College’s history each month by sharing a photo or object…

Oct 3, 2025

From the archives: FLAGB student leaders debut Safe Zone training in 1996

By Kristen Vincent ’26 Leading up to the Bicentennial, Lafayette Today will highlight the College’s history each month by sharing a photo or object…

Sep 5, 2025

From the archives: 1924 Lafayette College Centennial Pageant

By Kristen Vincent ’26 Leading up to the Bicentennial, Lafayette Today will highlight the College’s history each month by sharing a photo or object…