Recorded for Virginia Archives Month, this virtual panel discusses archiving underrepresented Virginia history. How can archives build community? What is the value of seeing your experience represented in history? What role do archivists play in advocating for previously hidden stories? Blake McDonald, a survey and grants specialist with the Department of Historic Resources, moderates as the panelists describe their work as archivists and memory workers who preserve and share the histories of tr
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A Brief History of the Library of Virginia
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A Brief History of the Library of Virginia
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Discover high school history at the Library of Virginia! We are collaborating with Virginia public libraries to collect and scan high school yearbooks from the past. The Virginia Digital Yearbook project is possible thanks to a partnership between the Library of Virginia and IMLS, LYRASIS, and public libraries. Check out the entire Virginia Digital Yearbook collection at lva-virginia.libguides.com/yearbooks | Library of Virginia
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Dana Angell, prints & photographs collection specialist, shares a little bit about herself and why your support is critical to helping the Library preserve and share Virginia’s history, government and culture. Please consider making a gift today at www.lva.virginia.gov/donate. #archives #thisisLVA #familyhistory #loveyourlibrary | Library of Virginia
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The Library of Virginia - Virginia's Collective Experience
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The Library of Virginia - Virginia's Collective Experience
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Library of Virginia to host free screening of documentary film from ‘Historic Homes of Virginia’ series
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The Library of Virginia was founded by the General Assembly on Jan. 24, 1823, to organize, care for and manage the state's growing collection of books and official records, many of which date back to the early colonial period. Enjoy this recording from our anniversary day lecture by historian and author Brent Tarter on the origins of the Library’s book collections. | Library of Virginia
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Saturday was an inspiring day at the Library as speakers and attendees explored topics such as urban renewal, historic preservation and Black history at our “House to Highway: Reclaiming a Community History” Symposium. Thank you to all our presenters and all who joined us! The “House to Highway” exhibition runs through Feb. 28, 2026. Exhibition-related programming is provided with support from Virginia Humanities and the Mellon Foundation. Visit our Calendar to find other compelling events like
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This popular genealogy workshop from early March is now available for you to view! The Library of Virginia’s website is a powerful tool for anyone researching their Virginia roots. In this presentation, reference librarian Becky Schneider walks through strategies for effectively searching and browsing the Library’s digital collections and online catalog, as well as options for help if you hit a brick wall. | Library of Virginia
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John Deal, editor, shares a little bit about himself and why your support is critical to helping the Library preserve and share Virginia’s history, government and culture. Please consider making a gift today at www.lva.virginia.gov/donate. #archives #thisisLVA #familyhistory #VirginiaHistory #loveyourlibrary | Library of Virginia
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Peter North, outreach specialist, shares a little bit about himself and why your support is critical to helping the Library preserve and share Virginia’s history and culture. Please consider making a gift today at www.lva.virginia.gov/donate. #lvaonthego #community #VirginiaHistory #loveyourlibrary #thisisLVA | Library of Virginia
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This special exhibit will celebrate the Library of Virginia's bicentennial
This special exhibit will celebrate the Library of Virginia's bicentennial
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The Library of Virginia and Dominion Energy are pleased to announce the 2026 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History honorees. This annual program recognizes notable African American business and community leaders who have trailblazed meaningful change across the state. The leaders were celebrated at a special event on Wednesday in Richmond. The 2026 honorees include Sharon Bowen of Chesapeake, William Hughes Dillard (posthumously) of Arlington County, Sheary Ann Darcus Johnson of Harrisonburg an
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October is Virginia Archives Month! The 2025 Virginia Archives Month theme is Oh Snap! Photography in the Archives. This webinar is on Conserving, Preserving and More: How to Care for Photographs Sarah Casto, the photograph and paper conservator at the Ohio State University Libraries, shares her expertise on caring for photographs, discusses her experience as a photo conservator and offer dos and don’ts for caring for your own photographs - including information about identification, storage, la
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As part of the Library’s programming commemorating Virginia's role in the 250th anniversary of American independence, author Alan Pell Crawford discusses his latest book, "This Fierce People The Untold Story of America’s Revolutionary War in the South." Crawford’s book explores the overlooked story of the critical aspect of America’s Revolutionary War that was fought in the South, showing that the British surrender at Yorktown was the direct result of the southern campaign, and that the battles
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The Inspiring Girl Who Saved a Virginia Library from Closing👏
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Learn how to navigate our Virginia Untold collection! Project manager Lydia Neuroth explains four different ways to access the material in the Virginia Untold database and includes an overview of the Virginia Untold resource guide and digital collections discovery page. | Library of Virginia
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Did you know that the Library of Virginia is home to all kinds of non-governmental records? Our Private Papers Collections include personal and family papers, bible records, business records, Federal government records, cemetery records, church records, organization records, genealogical notes and charts. | Library of Virginia
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How to Get to the Library of Virginia
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Preparing to Visit the Library of Virginia
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Quilts tell stories of Black resilience at Virginia library exhibit: 'People need to know'
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Cheers to wrapping up an exciting 2025 at the Library of Virginia! From exhibitions and events to tours and research — whether you engaged with us in person or online, we're grateful you were part of our journey. We made great progress on the expansion of our State Records Center building and kicked off work on the schematic design for renovations to our Broad Street building. Stay tuned for what's next! Happy New Year! We can't wait to welcome you back in 2026. | Library of Virginia
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Find Your Family History: An Introduction to The Library's Website, Catalog and Digital Collections
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Here’s your LVA staff moment from Jessi Bennet, one of the Library’s digital collections specialists, about why she loves the Library! The Library has a $15,000 challenge to celebrate Literary Awards Week and we have less than $14,000 to go. Right now your gift will be matched 1:1 and help fund the Library’s programs and initiatives. Go to https://www.lva.virginia.gov/public/litawards/contribute.htm and support the Library today! | Library of Virginia
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Please join us in extending heartfelt congratulations to Vivian Washington, the new President of the Virginia Library Association. As Chesapeake Public Library’s Central Library manager, Vivian has demonstrated her unwavering commitment to advancing literacy and community engagement. Discover her plans for the future of Virginia’s libraries in this exclusive interview. | City of Chesapeake Government
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