McConnell Day: John Preston McConnell 160th Birthday
Venue: McConnell Library (Radford University), Radford
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Event Types: Music, Food, Miscellaneous, Speaking Engagements
Cost: Free
Description:
Radford University Archives & Special Collections presents McConnell Day on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 inside the McConnell Library located on the campus of Radford University.
Join Radford University Archives & Special Collections in celebrating the enduring legacy of Radford University’s founding president, John Preston McConnell, for what would have been his 160th birthday.
Event highlights include a music performance by the Radford University Highlanders Pipes and Drums, Christening of the McConnell Library steps, brunch refreshments, birthday cake cutting, exhibit tours and mingling.
Full Program Schedule:
• 10:00 AM: Music performance by Radford University Highlanders Pipes and Drums
• 10:10 AM: Opening Remarks from President Bret
• 10:15 AM: Christening of McConnell Library Steps
• 10:45 AM: Presentation from Mayor David Horton
• 10:45-11:45 AM: Brunch Refreshments
• 12:00 PM: Birthday Cake Cutting
• 12:30-3:00 PM: Mingle, Exhibit Tours
• 3:00 PM: Closing Remarks
Admission is free and all are welcome.
We hope you will join us for this meaningful celebration of Radford University’s history and community.
Free parking will be available in Lot GG. Additional parking information can be found at:
https://www.radford.edu/content/radfordcore/home/parking/parking-information/index.html.
The McConnell Library, located on the campus of Radford University, is located at 945 East Main Street in Radford, VA.
To view the event flyer, visit:
https://i.postimg.cc/qM8Fhryb/image.png.
For more information, visit:
https://calendar.radford.edu/library/event/15672-mcconnell-day-2026 or
https://www.facebook.com/mclib.ru/ or
https://www.facebook.com/events/1162291789317096 or
https://www.instagram.com/mclib.ru/ or call 540-831-5364.