The Library of Virginia is the state's oldest institution dedicated to the preservation of Virginia's history and culture. Today the Library houses more than 110 million manuscript items and more than 1.9 million bound volumes.
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- Richmond, VA, 23219
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- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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- Book Talk: Greetings from Rich...
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Tuesday, December 15 at 12:00pm - "The Ultimate Coffee Break" Sale
The Virginia Shop at the Library of...
Thursday, December 10 at 10:00am - Lunchtime Book Talk Series: Ma...
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Wednesday, December 9 at 12:00pm - Free Book Talk & Signing with ...
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Thursday, December 3 at 12:00pm - Book Talk with David Robbins
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Friday, November 13 at 12:00pm - Former VCU Pres. Dr. Eugene Tr...
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Tuesday, November 10 at 12:00pm - Archives Month Talk with Bruce...
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Thursday, October 29 at 12:00pm - Free Noon Book Talk with Wayne...
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Wednesday, October 28 at 12:00pm - Free Evening Book Talk with De...
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Tuesday, October 27 at 6:00pm - 12th annual Library of Virgini...
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Saturday, October 17 at 7:00pm
Library of Virginia This Day in Virginia History: December 22, 1912
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Gloucester County native Molly Elliot Seawell (1860–1916) was a popular and successful writer who published more than thirty volumes and many short stories between the mid-1880s and her death. Her most popular novels include The History of the Lady Betty Stair, Throckmorton, A Virginia Cavalier, The...
Library of Virginia This Day in Virginia History: December 21, 1941
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In November 1935, a jury of twelve men in Wise County convicted Edith Maxwell of murdering her father and sentenced her to twenty-five years in prison. Maxwell's case briefly became a national sensation as newspaper articles encouraged people to raise money and send letters to appeal the verdict. On...
Library of Virginia All of us at the Library send a BIG thank you to our docents, who did such an amazing job guiding guests through our Poe Exhibition this year. We don't know what we would do without you. Thank you!!!
Library of Virginia The Library of Virginia will be closed on Saturday, December 19th due to impending inclement weather.
Library of Virginia This Day in Virginia History: December 18, 1863
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In November 1863 during the height of the U.S. Civil War, William Breedlove (ca. 1820–1871), a free African American man in Tappahannock, transported another African American man across the Rappahannock ...
Library of Virginia This Day in Virginia History: December 17, 1700
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The House of Burgesses passed a resolution to move to Williamsburg. Following an October 1698 fire that destroyed the State House in Jamestown for the third time, the General Assembly decided in 1699 to move the capital to Middle Plantation, now Williamsburg, near the College of William and Mary. .....
Library of Virginia This Day in Virginia History: December 16, 1930
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Chief George Major Cook died. Cook was elected chief of the Pamunkey Indians in 1902. Born in 1860, he was also known as Wahunsacook or Wahansunacoke. During the 1920s Cook led the opposition against the Virginia Act to Preserve Racial Integrity (1924). The statute classified all Virginians in rigid...
Library of Virginia This Day in Virginia History: December 15, 2009
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The Civilian Conservation Corps printed a newsletter, The Backbone Star. Begun in 1933, during the Great Depression, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was a New Deal program designed to employ young men to conserve and restore the nation's natural resources. CCC workers lived in camps and were p...
Library of Virginia Tom Ray (collections management coordinator at the Library of Virginia) and Ray Bonis (archival assistant for reference and Richmond history, Special Collections and Archives, Virginia Commonwealth University's James Branch Cabell Library) will discuss and sign their new book, Greetings from Richmond. The book invites ...you to step back in time to enjoy nearly 250 color postcard views of Virginia's capital city and its architecture as it looked during the first half of the 20th century.
The new book from Tom Ray and Ray Bonis
Time:12:00PM Tuesday, December 15th
Location:Library of Virginia
Library of Virginia This Day in Virginia History: Dec. 14, 1789
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Governor Randolph wrote a letter regarding the claim of Benjamin Franklin. In this letter to Thomas Mathews (1742–1812), Speaker of the House of Delegates, Governor Beverley Randolph (1754–1797) enclosed documents from the representative of Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790) ...
Library of Virginia Don't forget about the Virginia Shop's "Ultimate Coffee Break" today from 10am-2pm. Snacks, coffee and discounts up to 75% or more!
Library of Virginia This Day in Virginia History: December 9, 1775
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Colonel William Woodford wrote about the Battle of Great Bridge. This letter is from Colonel Woodford (1734–1780), commander of the 2d Virginia Regiment. In it he described the failure of the attack launched by the royal governor, John Murray, fourth earl ...
Library of Virginia Marietta McCarty, an educational consultant and assistant professor of philosophy at Piedmont Virginia Community College, will discuss and sign How Philosophy Can Save Your Life: 10 Ideas That Matter Most. She shows how the heartbeats of philosophy—clear thinking, quiet reflection, and good conversation—are essential i...ngredients in a well-lived life. McCarty has been introducing philosophy to children and guiding parents and educators to do the same for nearly 20 years. McCarty's last book, Little Big Minds, was a New York Times best-seller and explained why children from kindergarten through the 8th grade should be introduced to philosophy in order to help develop critical thinking skills and deepen appreciation for others.
author of How Philosophy Can Save Your Life: 10 Ideas That Matter Most
Time:12:00PM Wednesday, December 9th
Location:Library of Virginia
Library of Virginia This Day in Virginia History: Dec. 8, 1842
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This marriage license issued by Robert Turner, clerk of court of Warren County, granted legal permission to Jacob Godlove and Louisa Smart to marry. LVA has an extensive collection of marriage certificates, which has helped thousands of people trace their family lineage.
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The Virginia Shop and Great Food to Go Cafe are hosting The Ultimate Coffee Break Sale at the Virginia Shop. The Shop will feature 50-75% off on books and other clearance merchandise. We'll have food samples and great deals!
Facebook fans, Semper Virginia Society members and state employees receive 10% off non-sale mer...chandise, including Virginia's Finest products from chutneys to cheese straws, limited edition Miller & Rhoads Santas and much more!
** please print this invite to receive your discount**
Save up to 75% on Virginia Shop merchandise!
Time:10:00AM Thursday, December 10th
Location:The Virginia Shop at the Library of Virginia
