Hearth: Memorial to the Enslaved

A campus center for inclusion and belonging

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One of William & Mary’s core values is belonging.

The university erected Hearth: Memorial to the Enslaved as a distinguished landmark of inclusion and a local hub for community building. The memorial is designed to resemble a fireplace and features the names of people who are known to have been enslaved by the university.

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Street address: 115 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA

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Student Life: Community & Belonging
Diversity & Inclusion
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