The Strong Men & Women in Virginia History exhibition might be coming to your area – check out the current exhibition itinerary below. This exhibition is an annual project that honors African Americans for their contributions to the commonwealth. For more information about booking the exhibition, please contact Barbara C. Batson, Exhibitions Coordinator, at barbara.batson@lva.virginia.gov or 804-692-3518.
2025 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History Traveling Exhibition
| 2/18/2025–3/8/2025 | Library of Virginia |
| 2/17/2025–3/29/2025 | Roanoke Public Libraries, Gainsboro Branch |
| 3/10/2025–4/19/2025 | Northumberland Public Library, Heathsville |
| 3/31/2025–5/10/2025 | Massanutten Regional Library, Harrisonburg |
| 4/21/2025–5/31/2025 | Albert Hill Middle School, Richmond |
| 5/12/2025–6/21/2025 | Burnett Library & Learning Center, Clarksville |
| 6/2/2025–7/12/2025 | Eastern Shore Public Library & Heritage Center, Parksley |
| 6/23/2025–8/2/2025 | OPEN – contact barbara.batson@lva.virginia.gov |
| 7/14/2025–8/23/2025 | OPEN – contact barbara.batson@lva.virginia.gov |
| 8/4/2025–9/13/2025 | Portsmouth Public Library |
| 8/25/2025–10/4/2025 | Blue Ridge Regional Library, Martinsville Library |
| 9/15/2025–10/25/2025 | OPEN – contact barbara.batson@lva.virginia.gov |
| 10/6/2025–11/13/2025 | OPEN – contact barbara.batson@lva.virginia.gov |
| 10/27/2025–12/6/2025 | Waynesboro Public Library |
Strong Men & Women in Virginia History is a joint project of the Library of Virginia and Dominion Energy.