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Map of the Battle of Brooklyn August 27, 1776

The Battle of Brooklyn and the Maryland 400

09/01/2026

On August 27th, 1776, the first battle of the American Revolution after the adoption of the Declaration of Independence took place.

American Revolution
Battle of Brooklyn
Maryland 400
Maryland State Archives
USA 250th
Archives

Welcome Back to WAC!

08/28/2026

Welcome back to a brand-new year at Washington College.

Class of 2030
Fall Semester
Freshman
Students
Archives

Congratulations to the class of 2026!

05/12/2026

You did it!

Class of 2026
Commencement
Graduation
Archives

Chestertown Tea Party Festival

05/08/2026

Every Memorial Day weekend, Chestertown and the local citizenry drop everything to focus on the famous Chestertown Tea Party Festival, three days of events, music, vendors, and historical reenactment. But where does this strong, beloved tradition come from?

Boston Tea Party
Chestertown Tea Party Celebration
Sons of Liberty
USA 250th

Roselyn Garcia-Mendoza, Class of 2026 and Technical Services Student Worker

05/05/2026

Roselyn reflects on their work in the Washington College Archives.

Class of 2026
Digitization
Roselyn Garcia-Mendoza
Archives

Remembering Barbara Townsend Cromwell ‘55

04/30/2026

Washington College lost one of our most dedicated, passionate supporters this week as Barbara Townsend Cromwell passed away on Monday, April 27 following a short illness.