Archives are RAD!!!!! And that’s why we celebrate them for a whole month in Virginia. Archives are for everyone and we encourage you to come hang out with us on October 22nd from 2pm-4pm in the lobby of Simpson Library. We’ll have a selection of unique materials from UMW’s Special Collections & University Archives on display. This year, the Virginia Archives Month theme is “The Art of Self: Expression in the Archives” – stop by to see thematic examples from across UMW’s 116-year history, and discover how archives can be used for self-expression today.
We will also be celebrating #AskAnArchivist Day on October 16th. Stop by in person or check out our Instagram account (@simpsonlibrary) to get your questions answered. Can’t make it? Special Collections & University Archives staff are available throughout the year to help. Stop by during open hours, or make an appointment for a day that works best for you!
Open hours for this semester are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 1:30pm – 4pm. You can make an appointment by emailing archives@umw.edu.
Want more Virginia Archives Month events? Visit the Library of Virginia website to see what else is going on all over Virginia.
What a wonderful event! Looking forward to seeing it!