Saluting the Military Spouse: Empowering Legacies

Name: Saluting the Military Spouse: Empowering Legacies
Start: 2026-01-13T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-13T14:15:00-05:00
Location: The Wren Building

Schedule

Tue Jan 13 2026 at 09:00 am to 02:15 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

The Wren Building | Williamsburg, VA

We invite you to register for a powerful day of connection, celebration, and empowerment—created exclusively for military spouses.
About this Event

Registration Now Open

Saluting the Military Spouse: Empowering Legacies
January 13, 2026 | Williamsburg, VA
Limited to 50 Military Spouses

We invite you to register for a powerful day of connection, celebration, and empowerment—created exclusively for military spouses.

Hosted in the heart of historic Williamsburg, this program honors the 250-year legacy of military spouses while helping you reflect on the mark you’re making today: in history, in your community, and within your own family.

What You’ll Experience

Keynote Conversation: Hear from military spouses leading the way at William & Mary in a conversation designed to help you consider your own legacy. You’ll gain practical tools, meaningful insights, and empowering takeaways to support you on your journey.
Celebratory Brunch
Complimentary Professional Headshots
VIP Experiences at Colonial Williamsburg
Free Access to the Historic Area
A $25 Local Restaurant Gift Certificate courtesy of the Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce

The agenda for the day:

9:00 – 9:30 a.m. | Registration and Coffee
9:30 – 9:35 a.m. | Welcome Remarks: Kathleen Jabs
9:35 – 9:45 a.m. | Charles Fulcher: History of the Wren Building
9:45 am -10:00 am. | W&M Special Collections Research Center Military Spouse Collections
10:00 am– 10:15 a.m. | Break/Look at Military Spouse Special Collections
10:15 – 11:00 | Panel Discussion: The Military Spouse Legacy & Place in American History
11:00 – 11:45 a.m. | Brunch (Networking & Professional Headshots)
12:00 – 12:45 p.m. | Empowering Legacies Art Activity
12:45- 1:00 p.m. | Walk to Colonial Williamsburg
1:00 – 2:15 p.m. | Private Tour of Colonial Williamsburg
Optional After 2:15 | Explore Colonial Williamsburg & Networking

This is an intimate, highly curated program with only 50 spaces available. Early registration is encouraged.

Reserve Your Spot (Register Here)https://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/SALUTESPOUSEJAN2026

A day to honor history. A day to celebrate you. A day to empower the legacy you’re building.

Presented in partnership with:
The Hampton Roads Workforce Council • William & Mary Military & Veteran Affairs • William & Mary Strategic Cultural Partnerships (hosting program elements in the historic Wren Building) • The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (providing complimentary access and VIP programming) • The Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce (donating restaurant gift certificates)