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Love & War: A Royal Visit to William & Mary

Two things colored His Royal Highness (HRH) Charles, Prince of Wales’ May 1981 trip to the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, and the United States more generally: his upcoming nuptials to Lady Diana Spencer that July and the rapidly deteriorating situation in Northern Ireland.
 

Enhancement of a collection lost in the 1705 library fire

A book on the fascinating history of the W&M library was published by John M. Jennings in 1968 - The Library of The College of William and Mary in Virginia, 1693-1793.

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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 members in the Anthropology Department.