Ghosts of Holidays Past
12/02/2025
A look at past celebrations of the Holidays at Washington College.
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A look at past celebrations of the Holidays at Washington College.
Today’s installment of Animals in the Archives is courtesy of the Trumpington family papers, a manuscript collection that is housed in the Washington College Archives, named after the historic Trumpington Manor in Rock Hall.
A time for a brief respite before finals, spending time with friends and family, and eating a home-cooked meal.
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.
While flipping through an old copy of the Pegasus, I couldn’t help but notice Jean Gill.
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.
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.
Women in the Workplace
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.
Connecticut can lay claim to actress Katharine Hepburn, but her roots are firmly in Maryland’s Eastern Shore.