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Public Libraries Snag Wins in VACo’s 2019 Achievement Awards

Congratulations to the four Virginia public libraries recognized by the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) for excellence in local government programs! The winning entries for…

Kim ArmentroutOctober 31, 2019

Archives Digital Projects

New Images Added to Lost Records Digital Collection

Additional images of documents from counties or incorporated cities classified as “Lost Records Localities” have been added to the Lost Records Localities Digital Collection available on Virginia Memory. The bulk…

Greg CrawfordDecember 11, 2013

Volumes Provide a Rare Glimpse Into the Life of Slaves at Furnaces

In July 1814, entrepreneur William Weaver made a chance investment in the Virginia iron industry along with his new partner, Thomas Mayberry. Weaver and Mayberry…

Bari HelmsApril 6, 2011

The Virginia Public Records Act Marks 35 Years

Virginia’s historic records have always existed under the threat of floods, hurricanes, fire, and war. Sometimes the records were saved. Sometimes they were lost. When…

Dale DulaneyDecember 15, 2010