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325th anniversary: Francis Nicholson and James Blair organize five May Day orations given by...

Wed, May 1, 2024

3 yr ago

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In 1699, Francis Nicholson and James Blair organize five May Day orations given by students of the College of William & Mary, leading to the establishment of Williamsburg as Virginia's new capital.

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