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The William B. Crawley Great Lives Lecture Series: Biographical Approaches to History and Culture is open to the public free of charge, due to the continued generosity of program donors. Any and all donations are welcome. Supporters who donate upwards of $100 will be recognized at the following levels:

  • PRESENTER: Gifts of $1,000 or more
  • SUPPORTER: Gifts of $500-$999
  • FRIEND: Gifts of $100-$499

Patrons and Friends are recognized in lecture programs. In addition, donors at the Presenter and Supporter Patron levels may receive invitations to special receptions.

A commitment to Great Lives in the form of a multi-year sustaining gift is recognized with the sponsorship of an individual lecture and a pre-lecture event with the speaker.  In addition, corporate and individual program sponsorships are available for individual lectures.

Please Support Great Lives!

To make your gift please donate online or send a check, payable to “UMW Foundation” and designated for “Friends of Great Lives,” to the UMW Office of Advancement at 1119 Hanover St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.

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Help Great Lives Live On

This compelling lecture series offers insight into a wide and diverse range of figures of historical and cultural significance. These presentations are delivered by eminent authorities from throughout this country — and abroad. Thanks to a substantial initial endowment and continuing annual support from John Chappell, the program is open to the public free of charge and no admission tickets are required. Public support — via attendance, donations, and ideas about future lecture topics — is vital to the continuation of this program.

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Weather Cancellations

When the University of Mary Washington is closed due to inclement weather the Great Lives Lecture is cancelled for that evening. To check for cancellations due to inclement weather, visit the Campus Advisories page, or the UMW Information Line at 540-654-2424.