Events

Bray School Stories: Literacy and Locations

6:00 - 7:00pm | Zoom,

Genealogist Elizabeth Drembus welcomes Dr. Maureen Elgersman Lee and Dr. Shannon White to discuss the project and the process for Mapping the Literacy of Enslaved Virginians, 1619-1865.

Handwriting the Declaration of Independence

9:30 - 11:30am | Swem Library, Dulin Learning Center,

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, visitors are invited to handwrite the Declaration in Swem Library. All supplies will be provided. This program is self-paced. Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided.

STLI Quick Bite | Belonging Course Discussion

1:00 - 1:30pm | Zoom by Regisitration,

As one of our seven institutional values, belonging centers on creating welcoming environments that embrace different identities and perspectives. Join STLI's Quick Bite to highlight our new resource: Belonging in Higher Education.

STLI Quick Bite | LaTex & Accessible Documents

1:00 - 1:30pm | Zoom by Regisitration,

Washington Center Staff & Faculty Trip to D.C.

7:00am - 6:00pm | Washington Center,

The W&M Washington Center team is excited to welcome all W&M staff and faculty to the 2026 Staff & Faculty Trip!

W&M New Faculty Welcome & Ready, Set, Teach! Day

8:30am - 4:00pm | Swem Library,

Save the Date! W&M New Faculty Welcome and Provost's Information Session follwoed by Ready, Set, Teach!

Lemon Project Genealogy Research Roundtable

6:00 - 7:00pm | Virtual,

A Genealogy Research Refresher - Getting Started and Staying on Track

Peter Chapin Birthday Celebration

11:00am - 3:00pm | Swem Library, Special Collections Research Center,

Come celebrate Peter Chapin's birthday! He's the namesake of the SCRC's dog book collection, and was the beloved cocker spaniel of Howard Chapin. Join us for cake and an open house featuring highlights of the SCRC's dog-related books!

Lemon Project Genealogy Research Roundtable

6:00 - 7:00pm | Virtual,

What genealogical resources do we have at William & Mary's Swem Library? Join the Lemon Project team to learn from Jessica Ramey, Instruction and Research Librarian, about how Swem Library resources can help you in your genealogy work.

Lemon Project Hearth Homecoming Gathering

1:00 - 3:00pm | Hearth: Memorial to the Enslaved,

The Lemon Project team is hosting our annual Hearth Homecoming Gathering. Drop by to learn more about Hearth: Memorial to the Enslaved, talk to Lemon Project team members about our work, and take some time for reflection.