So, a Bavarian immigrant, a Prussian nobleman, and a Revolutionary-War-hero-turned-debtor walk into a bar…. At least that’s probably the way this would start if it…
Vince BrooksMarch 10, 2025
Newly-Available Archival Accessions, October 1-December 31, 2024
The Library of Virginia maintains the most comprehensive collection of information about Virginia’s history, culture, and government. We hold more…
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Editor's Note: This blog post contains information from a previous Library of Virginia exhibition (2002–2003), Virginia Roots Music Creating and Conserving Tradition, developed by Barbara…
John DealMarch 5, 2025
Looking up at the justices of the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals sitting behind their dark paneled bench, Richard and Mildred Loving heard the words…
Library of VirginiaMarch 3, 2025
In the summer of 1826, Nelly and her two daughters Harriet and Juno took advantage of a rare opportunity. While their enslavers, Notley Williams and…
Lydia NeurothFebruary 26, 2025
The Library of Virginia's first-floor lobby and Exhibition Gallery are open Monday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The second-floor Reading Rooms are open Tuesday-Friday, 9:00…
Donna PletcherFebruary 24, 2025
How was Virginia’s nine-sheet map, drafted from manuscript surveys, transformed into this elegant engraving? It was a time-consuming process that involved oversight and coordination of…
Barbara BatsonFebruary 21, 2025
