Map for Tour

Campus historic walking tour, tour description.

William & Mary is the second oldest institution of higher learning in America, dating back to its founding in 1693 by the Reverend James Blair who acquired the royal charter naming the school in honor of King William III and Queen Mary II of England. For over 200 years, academics on campus took place in the Wren Building, the main administrative building of William & Mary. Since 1900, the university has expanded to include 30 academic buildings on over 1200 acres of land in the historic city of

Williamsburg, Virginia.

Take a walking tour of campus to explore the history, people, places, and traditions of William & Mary through photographs.

Locations for Tour

Wren building, constructed 1695-1700, the brafferton, constructed 1723, president's house, constructed 1732, ewell hall, constructed 1925-1926, washington hall, constructed 1928, mcglothlin-street hall, constructed 1993-1995, james blair hall, constructed 1934-1935, chancellors hall (formerly tyler hall), constructed 1926-1927, tucker hall, constructed 1908, sunken garden, constructed 1935-1936, lord botetourt statue, constructed 1770- 1773, tyler family garden, dedicated 2004, james blair statue, dedicated 1993, thomas jefferson statue, dedicated 1992, jefferson hall, constructed 1920-1921, chandler hall, constructed 1930-1931, kate waller barrett hall, constructed 1926-1927, grace warren landrum hall, constructed 1957-1958, crim dell, dedicated 1966, blow memorial hall, constructed 1923-1925, martha barksdale athletic fields, dedicated 1975, millington hall, constructed 1966-1968, andrews hall, constructed 1965-1967, phi beta kappa memorial hall, constructed 1956-1957, earl gregg swem library, constructed 1964-1966, small hall, constructed 1962-1963, jones hall, constructed 1968-1969, muscarelle museum of art, constructed 1981-1982, john e. boswell hall (formerly morton hall), constructed 1970-1972, sadler center, constructed 1990-1993, cohen career center, constructed 2009-2010, lodge 2 (the daily grind), constructed 1947-1948, lodges, constructed 1947-1948, sundial, constructed 1975, zable stadium, dedicated 1990, campus center, constructed 1958-1960, commons, constructed 1965-1967, integrated science center, constructed 2006-2016, alan b. miller hall, constructed 2007-2009, lake matoaka, constructed circa 1700-1750, martha wren briggs amphitheatre at lake matoaka, constructed 1946-1947, student recreation center, constructed 1989, william & mary law school, constructed 1978-1980, marshall-wythe statue, dedicated 2000, lake matoaka art studio, constructed 1991-1992, cornelia storrs adair hall, constructed 1961-1963, admission office, constructed 1965, alumni house, constructed circa 1850, jimmye laycock football center, constructed 2006-2008, reves center, constructed 1916, student health center, constructed 1972-1973, monroe hall, constructed 1923-1924, school of education, constructed 2008-2010, kaplan arena (formerly william & mary hall), constructed 1969-1970, yates hall, constructed 1961-1962, botetourt complex, constructed 1971-1973, brown hall, constructed 1930, dupont hall, constructed 1963-1965, bryan complex, constructed 1953-1959, althea hunt hall, constructed 1930, old dominion hall, constructed 1926-1927, one tribe place, constructed circa 1960, carroll f. s. hardy hall and lemon hall, constructed 2004-2006, ludwell apartments, constructed circa 1935, hulon l. willis sr. hall (formerly taliaferro hall), constructed 1934-1935, fraternity complex b, constructed 2012-2013, green & gold village, constructed 1965-1968, randolph complex, dedicated 1980, tribe square, constructed 2010-2011, sorority court, opened 1929, fraternity complex a, constructed 2012-2013, james monroe statue, dedicated 2015, keck lab, dedicated 2001, spring, dedicated 1979, tour postscript.

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William & Mary Self-Guided Walking Tour

If you or a traveling companion have some free time, why not take in the historic campus of William & Mary!

William & Mary, founded in 1693, is the second oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Over the past three centuries, the university has distinguished itself as the Alma Mater of the Nation, producing four Presidents, sixteen members of the Continental Congress, four signers of the Declaration of Independence, and four justices of the Supreme Court.

Originally William & Mary consisted of three buildings: the Main, or Sir Christopher Wren, Building (shown in an aerial view); the Brafferton; and the President's House. These structures, which form a triangle in the Wren Yard, have been restored to their original 18th-century appearance through the combined efforts of the university, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., and the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Today the university is a moderately-sized, residential, state university. Considered a "Public Ivy," it is among the most selective public universities in the United States. William & Mary draws two-thirds of its 5,700 undergraduates from Virginia, although all 50 states, Puerto Rico and more than 60 foreign countries are also represented in the student body. The highly regarded Schools of Law, Business, Education, and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science augment the university's offerings and enroll an additional 2,000 graduate students.

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  • Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall LISTEN
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  • Jones Hall LISTEN
  • Small Hall LISTEN
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  • Sadler Center LISTEN
  • Cohen Career Center LISTEN
  • Zable Stadium LISTEN
  • James Blair Hall LISTEN

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  1. Virtual Tour

    Welcome to William & Mary! Our virtual 360° panoramic tour offers a great way to experience everything the university has to offer. While we hope you plan to visit (there's nothing quite like seeing campus in person), this interactive tour is an ideal way to discover what makes W&M so unique.. Your digital stroll through campus will include W&M's most iconic and beloved locations.

  2. Visits & Tours

    Check out our full list of in-person and virtual visits to plan for your day at William & Mary!. Directions to Campus Williamsburg & the Area Lodging Need Accommodations? If you need a disability related accommodation to participate in an event please contact Kate Perry via email or phone at [email protected] or (757)221-4223 no later than 10 days prior to the event date.

  3. Virtual Campus Tour

    Explore W&M and learn more about your next home away from home. Through our interactive virtual tour, you'll encounter some of the people and places that make W&M unique. Even if you've been to campus, chances are you may learn something new and exciting about W&M academics, research, student life, athletics and more.

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    Hear about the student experience from current students and discover why William & Mary has been consistently ranked amongst the top universities for Happiest Students. Live Virtual Campus Tours are offered on select Mondays and Fridays from 4:00-4:45 pm throughout the summer. Please note all times are listed as eastern standard time and all ...

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  6. TribeTrek

    Explore the people, places, and events in William & Mary's history through a self-guided campus walking tour using TribeTrek. Developed by the Special Collections Research Center of the William & Mary Libraries, TribeTrek is a free mobile app that puts the history of the second oldest institution of higher learning in America in the palm of your hands.

  7. Tours

    Explore the people, places, and events in William & Mary's history through a self-guided campus walking tour using TribeTrek. Developed by the Special Collections Research Center of the William & Mary Libraries, TribeTrek is a free mobile app that puts the history of the second oldest institution of higher learning in America in the palm of your hands.

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    William & Mary is the second oldest institution of higher learning in America, dating back to its founding in 1693 by the Reverend James Blair who acquired the royal charter naming the school in honor of King William III and Queen Mary II of England. For over 200 years, academics on campus took place in the Wren Building, the main administrative building of William & Mary. Since 1900 ...

  9. Welcome to William & Mary!

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  11. Visit Campus

    Schedule an in-person information session and campus tour, check out upcoming events and more. Plan Your Visit ... Take a digital stroll through campus and experience William & Mary's most iconic and beloved locations. You'll also learn more about our top-ranked academics, hands-on student research, robust campus community, the Williamsburg ...

  12. William & Mary Law School Virtual Campus Experience

    Your interactive connection to the sights and sounds of college life. If it's on campus, it's only a few clicks away. Just sit back and go at your own pace - there's a lot to see. From academics to unique college traditions, the VCE showcases the entire student experience - and before you ever step foot on a campus. Are you ready for the Ultimate Virtual Campus Experience?

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    The class visit program is designed to supplement our campus tours and information sessions. By sitting in on a real class, students can experience first-hand why William & Mary consistently ranks among the nation's top universities in commitment to undergraduate teaching. Due to the small size of so many of our classes, visit opportunities are ...

  14. COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY TOUR

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  15. Online Programs

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    Group Tour Request. Guided Group Tours are available once per day on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at either 10:30 AM or 3:00 PM. Please note, the 12:00 PM time listed with each date is arbitrary. You must first select the date that your group wishes to tour William & Mary, then you can indicate which time you prefer in the registration form.

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  18. Information Sessions 2024

    Virtual Information Sessions are offered select Wednesdays at 6:00 pm EST. The program will run for 45 minutes beginning with an introduction of our staff member, followed by an extensive overview of William & Mary with additional time allotted at the end to address your questions. Please note all times are listed as eastern standard time and ...

  19. William & Mary Self-Guided Walking Tour

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  20. Upcoming

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  21. Tour Guides

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  22. Online Program Academic Calendars

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  24. Online Programs & Courses

    William & Mary's Pre-College Online Program. High school students ages 13 and up can take pre-college courses designed and taught by renowned William & Mary faculty. Our programs — which range from psychology, venture capital and medicine — will enable students to gain valuable insights and skills from expert practitioners working at the ...