PROGRAM AND BOOK SIGNING PRESENTED BY -RYAN COLE

“The Last Adieu- Lafayette’s Triumphant Return, the Echoes of Revolution, and the

Gratitude of the Republic”

INDIANA’S 2026 GREAT READ SELECTION FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL

“Memories of the Revolution have come back to life…”

The Vigo County History Center welcomes Ryan Cole to talk about his new book that

includes important ties of Indiana to the American Revolution. The talk will take place

at 5:30pm in the auditorium on the 3 rd floor of the Vigo County History Center at

929 Wabash Ave. Terre Haute, IN 47807.

The program is free and open to the public. All are welcome and encouraged to come

learn about a riveting part of our American story.

Ryan L. Cole is previously the author of Light-Horse Harry Lee: Rise and Fall of a

Revolutionary Hero. His writing has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, American

Heritage, Civil War Journal, Indy Star, among other publications. He lives in Indiana.