Over the next three years the College will offer

Special events, including programs, a symposium, fine arts performances, museum exhibits, field trips and more

Classes and research projects to enable students to explore more deeply the the historical and intellectual foundations of the College

Opportunities to connect to our local community as well as the state and national sesquicentennial events culminating with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in July 2026

Our anniversary theme is Civic Virtue
which is the basis of the College’s founding and continuing mission
“to form good men and good citizens.”

Year One (2023-2024): The Foundations of Civic Virtue
Year Two (2024-2025): Civic Virtue in Action
Year Three (2025-2026): Civic Virtue and Hampden-Sydney College: Past, Present, and Future