"In the Beginning, all America was Virginia."

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How We Can Help With Your Research

Our staff and resources can help you with your research needs.

Whether you're an amateur historian, a genealogist, or a professional scholar, our staff can help with your research needs.

We offer several different guides, books and research guides, and finding aids to assist you. You may also contact one of our reference librarians through the “Ask a question about our collections” form or by calling 804.342.9677.

Our staff can help with your requests.

Researcher resources

Are you interested in researching our collections? Our finding aids, guides, and awards may be helpful.

The VMHC has many resources to help with your genealogical research.

Are you researching a Virginia property? Our library contains many resources to help you research Virginia properties and localities.

Our collections contain a wide selection of business history records, from single-volume account books to massive record groups.

Need help with your research? For a prepaid fee, our researchers can provide a moderate amount of research.