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July 18, 2004
University of Virginia, Charlottesville
Last week I was lucky enough to attend a seminar at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. The 30 other participants and I had a great time and learned many things from two fantastic professors: Gary Gallagher and Edward Ayers. UVA was the perfect setting to learn about the American Civil War and I doubt that there is a more historic university in America.
Although I spent a large part of the week in the classroom and the library I was able to get out a few evenings to take some photos which you can view here.
Posted on July 18, 2004 at 12:01 AM
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If you want history look at The College OF William and Mary in Williamsburg,Va.Founded in 1693 it is the 2nd oldest college in the country, the Alma Matre of Jefferson,home of Phi Bete Kappa,and the honor system,It was the first college to become a University,to have an elective system of study,first collge to have a department of modern languages and a number of other firsts which you can look up if you are interested. Also check out the famous men and women who are alumni or in someway connected with the collge such a one G. Washington.
Posted by: at September 3, 2004 11:56 AM