The Library of Virginia's first-floor lobby and Exhibition Gallery are open Monday-Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The second-floor Reading Rooms are open Tuesday-Friday, 9:00…
Donna PletcherNovember 28, 2022
“[His] claim to be free is clear & unquestionable” : Free Black Virginians at Large
We continue to process more records from the Richmond City Hustings Court as a part of our NHPRC grant for…
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In 1811, the Commonwealth of Virginia decided to set aside money for public education for the first time in its history. Various previous attempts to…
Alan ArellanoNovember 23, 2022
This blog entry is part of a series introducing LVA employees and exploring what they do day-to-day. If you are interested in reading more like…
Vince BrooksNovember 21, 2022
In 1987, the Richmond Times-Dispatch contemplated the future of local libraries thirty-eight years ahead, in the far-flung year of 2025. “There will still be books…
Library of VirginiaNovember 18, 2022
In 1962, Andy Warhol, by then well known for his screen prints emphasizing iconic images of American commercialism, began a series highlighting another type of…
Anne McCreryNovember 16, 2022
When it comes to moving, military families know all the ins and outs. The average military family will move every two to three years, and…
Barry TrottNovember 14, 2022
