"In the Beginning, all America was Virginia."

William Byrd II

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Tuesday, April 30

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Exhibitions

Family in the Story of Virginia exhibition

Explore The Story of Virginia

Landscapes of Virginia shows how the geography of Virginia has shaped the history of the state and the nation.

Start your journey today through the Virginia Museum of History & Culture’s exciting and award-winning exhibitions!

Our signature exhibition, The Story of Virginia, features more than 500 artifacts and covers 16,000 years of Virginia history from prehistoric times to the present. Along with rotating temporary exhibitions, you will be able to see our other long-term exhibitions, including Landscapes of Virginia, The Memorial Military Murals by Charles Hoffbauer, and Silver in Virginia during your visit.

Oh, Shenandoah: Landscapes of Diversity

December 8 – October 20

Visit the exhibition "Oh, Shenandoah: Landscapes of Diversity"

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John Marshall: Hidden Hero of National Union

February 10 – September 15

John Marshall: Hidden Hero of National Union exhibition on display February 16, 2019 to September 29, 2019.

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The League of Wives: Vietnam's POW/MIA Advocates & Allies

March 2 – September 2

Featuring artifacts, photographs, and oral histories, The League of Wives illustrates the dramatic story of how the spouses of American servicemen bucked govern

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