Sweet Briar Plantation and Sweet Briar College have a rich history. Much of this history remains preserved on the historic landscape surrounding the college (over 3000 acres). The videos below incorporate archival material from the Sweet Briar College Library, footage of artifacts and features on campus, and ethnographic information. Enjoy!
May Day at Sweet Briar. Click here to view the video.
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An Overview of the Dormitories. Click here to view the video.
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Briar Videos (short historic movies)
Historic Sweet Briar postcards
Photos of Historic Sites on campus
Excerpts from Elijah Fletcher's letters
An Architectural Tour of Campus
History of Sweet Briar House (1MB)