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Exhibits

Exhibits

Featured Exhibit

Illustration of Santa Claus holding a doll in front of a decorated fireplace

A Visit from St. Nicholas

Connections to Colonial Christmas Literature and Traditions

On Display: November 24, 2025 - January 2, 2026

Location: Williamsburg Regional Library Gallery at Stryker Center (412 N Boundary St, Williamsburg VA 23185)

'Twas the Night Before Christmas is one of the most popular Christmas poems now, but it built upon traditions of published songs and poetry written by early Americans. This winter, learn about 18th and 19th-century Christmas traditions, including decorations, cooking, clothing, and Santa Claus!

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    Classical Studies

    Scholarship on Display

    On Display: April 18, 2025 - January 5, 2026

    Location: Swem Entrance Gallery

    Classical Studies faculty members study and teach the languages, history, and archaeology of the ancient Mediterranean, and emphasize critical thinking and communication skills. They are actively…

  • Clandestinas

    Una Colección de Ghost Posters

    On Display: March 30, 2023 - December 31, 2025

    Location: Botetourt Gallery

    This new collection of Ghost Posters––designed for a series of film projects that have largely remained unmade––seeks to counter the under-representation of Cuba's women directors.