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Sir Christopher Wren Building
Sir Christopher Wren Building

The oldest university building in the nation

Front view of the Wren Building with trees framing the entrance and a person on the steps.
Rear view of the Wren Building with arched walkways and trees framing the scene.
Singers performing a capella inside the Wren Building

Originally constructed between 1695 and 1700, the Wren Building serves as a welcoming gateway to our university and the backdrop for many of W&M’s most beloved traditions.

Imagine studying in the oldest academic building in the U.S., where generations of leaders have convened to forge innovative solutions and advance ideals that changed the future.

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