Monday, April 13, 2026, 12:00 AM - Saturday, April 18, 2026, 12:00 AM
W&M Bray School Lab Announces Descendants Week 2026 April | 13-18
The W&M Bray School lab present the 5th Annual Descendants Week, April 13-18, 2026 - a week of events to recognize the students of the Williamsburg Bray School (1760-1774) and the broader Descendant Community.
All events are free and open to the public, and all-in person events will take place at Earl Greg Swem Library, 400 Landrum Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23186.
Events this year will include a Virtual Town Hall, Bruton Making for Bray Students, the annual Descendants Week reception, and a preservation workshop on family Bibles.
Monday, April 13, 6pm
We begin with a virtual Town Hall, where we'll invite community partners to share updates and future events.
Tuesday-Thursday, April 14-16:
Button making activity, main floor of Swem Library
Friday, April 15, 5-7pm [Free parking in faculty & staff lots]
One of our favorite events, our Friday evening reception returns in a new place -- Swem Library's front patio. And come inside to see the VMHC's traveling exhibition, "Un/Bound: Free Black Virginians, 1619-1865." Your family's story may be featured!
Saturday, April 18, 9:30-11:30am [Free parking in faculty & staff lots]
Family Bible Preservation Workshop.
Special Collections will lead a workshop on preserving family Bibles, the archives that are central to genealogy and family history. The space limits this workshop to preserving 15 Bibles. Registration is required.