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Farmer's Legacy at UMW
James Farmer was a civil rights leader and professor at Mary Washington College. Teaching within the History and American Studies Department, he made a huge impact on his students. As a result, the UMW Campus has honored him as one of the key figures in the institution's history.
Farmer Timeline: The Mary Washington Years
Farmer's years at Mary Washington College spanned from 1985 to 1998, and included several crucial moments in Farmer's personal history and in the history of Mary Washington. The following timeline uses diverse materials to overview the major highlights of these years.
To explore Farmer's classroom presence in more detail, visit Farmer in the Classroom. To find out about his legacy at Mary Washington today, visit the Legacy Exhibit.