Special Collections Research Center

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Exhibits

Exhibits

Featured Exhibit

Detailed motif from a 1771 One Pound Note issued in North Carolina

In Perpetual Union

Commemorating the Original 13 States

On Display: July 1, 2026 - January 15, 2027

In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the creation of the original thirteen states, William & Mary Libraries’ Special Collections staff selected, researched, and interpreted one item or collection from our rich and varied holdings to represent each state’s history — spanning from the…

  • Image of an anthropologist filming an interview during field research

    Scholarship on Display: Anthropology

    On Display: May 6, 2026 - January 8, 2027

    Location: Swem Entrance Gallery

    Scholarship on Display is a rotating exhibit series showcasing faculty work from academic departments and programs at William & Mary. This installment features publications and research by faculty…

  • Closeup of the Wealth of Nations opened to the title page

    250th Anniversary of the Wealth of Nations

    On Display: April 6 - December 26, 2026

    Location: McLeod Business Library, Miller Hall

    The McLeod Business Library, in collaboration with W&M Libraries Special Collections Research Center, is proud to present an exhibit honoring the 250th anniversary of Adam Smith's An Inquiry into the…