R. Edward Jackson Inspired by the First Year Read Discussions held across campus in early September, we (the IHMG) dug into the digital archives for…
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Fall 2025 In between preparations for the renovation closure, assisting with the packaging of artifacts, and the removal of the previous exhibit signage, the behind-the-scenes…
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Dr. Edwin Whitfield Fay’s academic success is part of a larger family tradition that stretches two generations behind him, and at least one generation beyond…
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Peabody Professor of Latin, Washington and Lee University 1893-1896 As we familiarize ourselves with the history of Washington and Lee University, sometimes it is fun…
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From pennants to t-shirts, spirit beads, and headgear, we show our school spirit through various garb. Odds are that every Washington and Lee student, past…
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We’re counting down the days until University Chapel begins its next chapter! Starting in early October, the Chapel will close for six months in order…
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Plans for the Institutional History Museum (IHM) have progressed at a rapid pace since the publication of the campus master plan and strategic plan. In…
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The Institutional History Museum and Galleries, IHMG for short, stewards a growing collection reflecting the full and rich history of W&L, its people, traditions, and…
Comments closedIn 2024, Washington and Lee University established the Department of Institutional History Museum and Galleries to steward the design and construction of a new institutional history museum that will reflect the full and rich history of the University, its people, traditions, and impact throughout the nation’s history. Plans for the new museum are taking shape and the IHMG team is pulling back the curtain on the process and excitement of creating a new museum from the ground up.
Comments closedWelcome to the IHMG’s companion page, where we will delve deeper into the stories, traditions, and history of W&L. We’ll share new posts twice a…
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