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Past Exhibits

  • Homecoming

    On Display: October 16 - November 30, 2009

    Location: Read & Relax

    The first Homecoming celebration at William & Mary took place on October 23, 1926. It featured dances and a football game against George Washington University, in which the Tribe prevailed 14-0. This…

  • Will F. Jenkins

    On Display: June 1 - October 15, 2009

    Location: Read & Relax

    Swem Library has recently mounted an exhibit to honor Will F. Jenkins, whom the General Assembly honored by resolution in February declaring June 27, 2009, Will F. Jenkins Day in Virginia. William…

  • Commencement

    On Display: April 1 - August 31, 2009

    Location: Front lobby flat case

    The annual Commencement exhibit marks the tradition of exercises for graduates of William & Mary first held in 1700 and the awarding of honorary degrees. Honorary degrees were granted by the College…

  • There's Something About the Marys

    On Display: January 15 - June 30, 2009

    Location: Read & Relax

    In September 1918, the first class of women enrolled at William & Mary making it the first state-supported four-year college in Virginia to admit women. The decision to make the College co-ed was met…

  • William & Mary Theatre Posters

    On Display: January 1 - June 30, 2009

    Location: 3rd Floor Rotunda Gallery

    The earliest posters from the Department of Theatre, Speech, and Dance in the Special Collections Research Center are from the 1920s and continue to the present. All posters on display are from the…

  • Charter Day 2009

    On Display: January 1 - March 31, 2009

    Location: One flat case near the front door of Swem Library

    In honor of William & Mary's annual Charter Day Ceremony on February 7, 2009, an exhibit case of material was available for viewing near the entrance to Swem Library. Items on display included the…

  • Presidential Inaugurations, 1789-2009

    On Display: January 16 - February 28, 2009

    Location: One flat case near the front door of Swem Library

    As the United States celebrated the 56th formal inauguration of a president, the smooth transition of power in this republic is notable. In early 1801, the nation breathed a sigh of relief when John…

  • Ringing Far and Near: Student Music and Song at William & Mary

    On Display: October 1, 2008 - February 9, 2009

    Location: Flat case at Swem Library front door

    Using programs, posters, photographs, uniforms and clothing, artifacts, audio recordings, publications, and other materials from Swem’s Special Collections Research Center, the exhibit provided a…

  • Signed Publishers' Bindings

    On Display: June 20, 2008 - January 13, 2009

    Location: 3rd Floor Rotunda Gallery

    Book lovers who appreciate the glory of a beautifully-decorated binding will rejoice in Swem Library's new exhibit, featuring publishers' bindings.

  • From The ’Burg To Berlin And Beyond: World War II At Swem Library

    On Display: April 30 - September 14, 2008

    Location: Marshall Gallery, 1st Floor Rotunda

    Swem Library at William & Mary presents the exhibit, “From the ’Burg to Berlin and Beyond: World War II at Swem Library.” Using letters, diaries, posters, photographs, sheet music, and other…

  • Earth Visions/Visiones Terrestres

    On Display: March 20 - May 31, 2008

    Location: Botetourt Gallery

    Earth Visions/Visiones Terrestres is an exhibit of original poetry and photography by W&M students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends.   Contributions bring into dialogue perspectives from the Arts…