In the museum’s exhibit, Lafayette and Loudoun: Lafayette’s Visit and Legacy , we have featured a variety of artifacts exploring his legacy and Lafayette is celebrated today. Among the artifacts are three pieces: a purse, a denim jacket, and a pair of shoes, featuring history-inspired portraits and motifs. These are the works of artist Claudia Rivera known professionally as Loca Lola. Rivera is a local self-taught artist of Puerto Rican descent who graduated from Loudoun Vall

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