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On This Day with an America connection

Posted by Karen on February 8, 2025, 6:33 am

1693 - King William III and Queen Mary II signed the charter for the College of William and Mary located in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA. A school of higher education for both Native American young men and the sons of the colonists was one of the earliest goals of the leaders of the Colony of Virginia. The College was founded on this day under a Royal Charter - Letters Patent to 'Make, found and establish a certain Place of Universal Study, a perpetual College of Divinity, Philosophy, Languages, and other good arts and sciences. To be supported and maintained, in all time coming.'

Re: On This Day with an America connection

Posted by Arlene on February 8, 2025, 9:26 am, in reply to "On This Day with an America connection"

A beautiful school. I've been there many times and heard the history on numerous occasions. The architecture is wonderful.

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Posted by Hollie24 on February 8, 2025, 11:17 am, in reply to "On This Day with an America connection"

Although I'm partial to the University of Georgia's North Campus, the College of William and Mary is definitely in the top three beautiful campuses in the US that I've seen.

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Posted by Candace on February 8, 2025, 11:21 am, in reply to "On This Day with an America connection"

I absolutely love Williamsburg and Virginia. I always wanted to go there but couldn't afford it. Being a history major it seemed to be the best place to go....situated right in the middle of the history of this country. However, as I've been told all my life, you don't always get what you want. I still love this place.

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