Maryland Day! 03/24/2026 Maryland Day and Historic St. Mary’s City. Colonial Maryland Maryland Day 2026 St. Mary's USA 250th Archives
Washington Slept Here! 03/17/2026 In 1791, George Washington made a tour of the Southern States of the new nation. His trip took him through Chestertown. George Washington Southern Tour USA 250th Archives
Spring Break! 03/03/2026 Ah, spring break, a rite of passage for every college student in the nation. But, how do you spend it? Charity Work Field Experience Spring Break Student Experiences Archives
March 1, 1781: Maryland (Finally!) Ratifies the Articles of Confederation 02/27/2026 March 1 marks the 245th anniversary of Maryland’s ratification of the Articles of Confederation. It was the last state of the original 13 to do so. Articles of Confederation Government Ratification USA 250th Western Borders Archives
Charles Colfax Long, author of “The Real George Washington.” 02/24/2026 Charles C. Long’s papers and radio scripts are part of the Washington College Special Collections. Charles Colfax Long George Washington Radio USA 250th Archives
Celebrating George Washington’s birthday… in costume 02/17/2026 In 1932, Washington College was celebrating its 150th anniversary, and George Washington was celebrating his 200th. Celebrations Commencement George Washington Re-enactment USA 250th Archives
Happy Valentine’s Day! 02/13/2026 What does Valentine’s Day mean to us today, other than a warm-up holiday for George Washington’s birthday on February 22? What did it mean in the past? Cotillion Club Dances Elms St. Valentine's Day Archives
George H. W. and Barbara Bush speak at Washington College 02/10/2026 The Bushes’ visit to Washington College provides an example of political civility that has been lacking in recent years. Barbara Bush Political Discourse President George H. W. Bush USA 250th Archives
Snow won’t stop the Shoremen and Shorewomen 02/06/2026 A little Ice and Snow isn’t going to stop our student-athletes! Lacrosse Shoremen Shorewomen Snow Archives
Maryland and the 13th Amendment 02/03/2026 The Old-Line State has always had a difficult relationship with slavery. 13th amendment Race Slavery USA 250th Archives