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William F. Doering, class of 1938, in uniform

Celebrating those who served

11/11/2025

Washington College has seen many young men put their education on hold to serve their country in times of war. Sadly, some never made it back to walk for their degree.

Correspondence
Letter writing
Soldiers
Veterans' Day
World War II
Archives

A Little History Crush

11/07/2025

While flipping through an old copy of the Pegasus, I couldn’t help but notice Jean Gill.

Alumni
Class of 1946
Pegasus
Archives

History of the United States by Charles Goodrich

It’s Election Day!

11/04/2025

Let’s look at one of the many books on democracy in our Rare Book Collection: "A History of the United States of America" by Rev. Charles Goodrich.

American Politics
Charles Goodrich
United States History
Rare Book Collection

Witchcraft Accusations in Early Maryland

10/28/2025

During the 1600s, when Maryland society was just forming out of groups of immigrants primarily from the British Isles, early settlers were leaving communities in the grip of a politically- and religiously driven paranoia regarding the devil and witches.

Colonial Maryland
Halloween
Witch Trials
Witches
Maryland Collection

Outfit of the Day

10/24/2025

Women in the Workplace

Amanda Bradley
Clothing
Doris Bell
Outfits
Pegasus
Vintage Fashion
Archives

Homecoming Weekend 2025!

10/21/2025

Fall Family Weekend is a time for students, families, alumni, faculty, staff, and the local community to come together and enjoy events all over campus and Chestertown. Let’s look at how Homecoming has been celebrated in the past.