200 Years, 200 Stories
Anniversary Exhibition Opens Jan. 24
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The Library of Virginia, one of the
oldest state libraries and archives in
the nation, will mark its bicentennial
in 2023 with a free exhibition—200 Years, 200 Stories, opening Jan. 24, 2023. The exhibition
and multimedia experience celebrate 200
Virginians whose fascinating narratives
are housed in the Library’s collections
and together reflect the stories of
Virginia. The Library 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.
Rather than a Top Ten or a Who’s Who,
our anniversary exhibition will present
an assemblage of captivating stories of
Virginians of all stripes: heroes and
villains, the famous and infamous, the
powerful and the powerless—reflecting
the sweep of Virginians’ experiences.
Join us to explore stories of Virginians
like Ethel Bailey Furman, one of the
first Black female architects in
Virginia; David Martin, founder of the
Martin Agency and creator of the famed
tagline “Virginia is for Lovers”;
Chinese immigrant Ow Chuck Sam, who
became a naturalized citizen and served
in the armed forces during World War II;
and many more.
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