Warner & Kaine Announce More Than $400,000 in Federal Funding for William & Mary’s Wren Building

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $416,207 in federal funding for the restoration of the west steps of the Sir Christopher Wren Building at William & Mary in Williamsburg. The funding was awarded through the National Park Service's Save America's Treasures Grants. The grant is made possible through the Historic Preservation Fund, which uses revenue from federal offshore oil and gas leases to fund preservation projects without expending tax dollars.

"As the oldest college building still standing in the United States, the Wren Building at William & Mary has served countless generations of students, faculty, and community members," saidthe senators. "We're glad to see this funding, which will help restore and preserve this National Historic Landmark, headed to Williamsburg."

Warner and Kaine have long supported efforts to preserve Virginia's historic sites, including securing over $1 million in federal funding as part of the Semiquincentennial Grant Program commemorating the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding.

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