The Bicentennial Bantam: 200 Years of Trinity College

  1823 - The inspiration for the Greek Revival buildings on the original Washington College campus was the University of Virginia. 1824 -    Classes for Washington College students began at 5am in the summer and 6am in the winter. 1824  - When Washington College started, it was possible to earn an "English diploma" by taking courses for at least 2 years without seeking a traditional degree. 1824 - On the eve of commencement, President Brownell would traditionally open up his home to host the annual president's "levee," a popular gala open to seniors, alumni and friends of the College.  1824 - The oldest continuously active student group is the Chapel Singers founded in the College's very first academic year in 1824.   1826  - The Washington College library in 1826 was second only to Harvard in size, yet considered more valuable. At the time, Harvard was already 190 years old. 1830 - The Very Reverend Edward Jones of Charleston, SC is awarded a degree, ma