Visit one of the nation's best-preserved, one-room African American schoolhouses the first Saturday of each month from April to October and during Juneteenth weekend. Check out the restored schoolhouse and […]
Artwork created by youth, for youth, Resistance At Home is the culminating exhibition of artwork created by YouthCAN artists meditating on meanings of home and collective struggle. Explore identity and […]
Library of Virginia historian Dr. Brent Tarter discusses four important Virginia constitutions: 1776, 1869, 1902, and 1971. These were on display at the Library to commemorate the 50th anniversary of […]
These short videos each tell the story of an important person or artifact from that exhibition and trace the history of the woman suffrage movement in Virginia from 1909 until […]
During Civic Season, this Library of Virginia traveling exhibition will be at Henrico County's Public Library in Fairfield, Virginia. Our web page lists the exhibition's itinerary as it travels throughout […]
Whether our roots in Virginia go back ten thousand years, ten generations, or ten weeks, we must create the future of the commonwealth together. This playlist of interviews explores the […]
Come visit the Library of Virginia in-person to learn more about how Virginians used petitions to bring local and personal issues to the attention of their legislators. Free parking is […]
This small-group discussion topic series encourages informed conversations around complex issues affecting Virginia. To facilitate these discussions, the Library has chosen an accessible film to watch, created extensive online resource […]
View this talk about the little-known ways garden club members transformed Virginia. Hear stories about club women who advocated for conservation laws, tackled hunger, and successfully challenged the injustices of […]
During Civic Season and beyond, the American Music Landmarks Project (AMLP) seeks to help young music fans everywhere find unique opportunities to explore and be inspired by places that defined […]
To realize the full potential of our communities, build on our past, and chart paths forward, we need to be able to imagine what better worlds look like… even now, […]
Teach yourself with this selection of Library of Congress primary sources exploring the United States Constitution. This set also includes a Teacher's Guide with historical context and teaching suggestions.