(1746–1799) The reburial of Rev. William Graham is one of several reinternments that have occurred on campus. In a series we’re calling Reinterred and Reinterpreted,…
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Anne Hill Carter (1773–1829), mother of Robert E. Lee, wife of Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee III Wife of a politician and infamous Revolutionary War…
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Although the University Chapel was not constructed until 1868 and the Lee Family Mausoleum was not completed until 1883, the remains of a colorful Patriot…
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This July, the nation will mark the semi-quincentennial, or 250th, Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. As communities, states, and the country…
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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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