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Houston Founders Day Party
Join us in Houston to celebrate Founders Day, hosted by Maggie Campbell, ‘98, Bob Jungman, ‘77, and Rex Wooldridge, ‘64.
Richmond Founders Day Party
Please join us in Richmond to celebrate Founders Day, hosted by Matt Thompson, ‘84, and Glenn Moore, ‘69. Remarks will be offered by Tom Camden, ‘76, associate professor and director emeritus of Washington & Lee Special Collections and Archives.
Kansas City Founders Day Party
Join us in Kansas City to celebrate Founders Day, hosted by Gib Kerr, ‘85.
Shreveport Founders Day Party
Please join us in Shreveport for a Founders Day celebration, hosted by Don Weir, ‘72.
Lexington Founders Day Lecture
Join author Ryan L. Cole for a talk about the Marquis de Lafayette and Light-Horse Harry Lee -- their connections to George Washington, valuable contributions to America’s Revolution, tumultuous lives after it, and their respective returns to the States, Lafayette’s, after an absence of 40 years, triumphant, Lee’s at the end of a miserable exile in the West Indies, tragic.
Finals Week Pizza Party
Students, celebrate the end of the semester with pizza and games!
Parents Weekend House Tours
Visit us during open hours for a tour of historic Fancy Hill, and a sneak peak at our new podcasting program!
An Evening with The Generals Redoubt
Please join us in Richmond for an evening with The Generals Redoubt, hosted by Matt Thompson, ‘84. (10/20/25)
Is the US Experiencing a Constitutional Crisis?
The debate resolution is, “Be it resolved, the U.S. is experiencing a constitutional crisis.” Arguing the affirmative is Daniel Farbman, … Arguing the negative is Jonathan Turley…
Young Alumni Open House
Join us for our Grand Opening during Young Alumni Weekend. Enjoy the beautifully-curated parlors named after our namesakes, and take a tour through a federal home built before The Colonnade. Learn more…
Rockbridge Breakfast Club
The Rockbridge Breakfast Club is comprised of “People with a Purpose” who are offering positive contributions to the Rockbridge County community.
National Conservative Student Conference (YAF)
Are you a Washington and Lee student? Would you like to hear from some of the biggest conservative names in the country? Click to learn more…
Launch of "American Founders" by Heritage
Join The Heritage Foundation as they unveil their new book and announce the winners of the America's 250th Anniversary Innovation Prizes.
Fancy Hill Guided Tour
Going to be in town for the Ultimate Reunion? Passing through with friends and fraternity brothers? We hope you can stop by historic Fancy Hill
Breakfast Club - Rockbridge Update
The Rockbridge Breakfast Club is comprised of “People with a Purpose” who are offering positive contributions to the Rockbridge County community.
Un-Cancelling History and Heroes: Thomas Jefferson
Enjoy a presentation of factual history, conversation, and discussion of cancel culture centering around Thomas Jefferson.
Alumni Open House
Please join us at Fancy Hill as we celebrate the traditions that Washington and Lee alumni have shared from generation to generation.
Steamboat Institute Debate at Arizona State University
Tune in virtually as Steve Moore and Stephanie Kelton debate the following: “Be it resolved, the U.S. federal government should make reducing the national debt a fiscal priority.”
Finals Break at Fancy Hill (Students only)
Congrats on getting through another semester at Washington and Lee! Come celebrate at Fancy Hill with food and games!
Universities in Crisis!
We will discuss the challenges facing free speech and intellectual diversity in our universities as we work together to reform higher education. The time for action is now.
Braver Angels Debate on Cancel-Culture at SVU
The parliamentary-style debate will focus on the following subject: “Is cancel culture erasing free speech in America?”
George Washington's 293rd Birthday!
Take a moment this Saturday to wish George Washington a happy birthday! If you’re a student, stop by Fancy Hill for some ice cream and cherry pie!
Steamboat Institute Campus Liberty Tour at Princeton University
Please tune in virtually as panelists Josh Hammer and Dave Smith debate the following: “Be it resolved, the U.S.-Israel alliance is a strategic asset for American foreign policy.”
America's Lee Legacy
Join Dr. Ann McLean and alumnus Gib Kerr, ‘85, for this virtual event discussing Robert E. Lee’s legacy and the current threat to the Arlington Reconciliation Memorial…
Braver Angels Intercollegiate Debate at VMI
Participants will debate the following resolution: “Should monuments that are perceived as symbols of oppression be removed from public spaces?”
154th Founders Day
Lexington Friends and Alumni
Please join host Kamron M. Spivey in celebrating our university's founders and namesakes at Fancy Hill.
Hors d'oeuvres + light refreshments will be served.
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The Spectator Presents: Michael Knowles
The conservative commentator will discuss traditional values during his on-campus speech.
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The W&L Spectator and College Republicans are proud to present conservative commentator Michael Knowles in Evans Hall at 7:00 PM on September 16, 2024.
Knowles is best known for his Daily Wire podcast, The Michael Knowles Show. He joined the platform in 2016, beginning as a guest on The Andrew Klavan Show before starting his own podcast.
He is a practicing Catholic, which significantly informs his views. In 2021, Knowles authored a book, Speechless: Controlling Words, Controlling Minds, which discussed the history of free speech policy and modern free speech advocacy.
His speech, titled “Kamala Wants You Single,” will explore the tension between traditional and modern values surrounding families and dating. Tickets for the event may be found here.
