The Virginia State Capitol is the seat of state government of the Commonwealth of Virginia, located in Richmond, the state capital. It houses the oldest elected legislative body in North America, the …

The Virginia General Assembly has relocated all legislative offices from to the Pocahontas Building, located at 900 East Main Street, uphill to the new General Assembly Building, located at 201 North …

In 1779, the Virginia legislature voted to move the capital from Williamsburg to Richmond. Until a permanent Capitol structure could be built, the Virginia General Assembly met in two wood-framed …

Designed by Thomas Jefferson, the State Capitol houses America’s oldest legislative assembly. Daily one-hour guided tours showcase historical statuary and paintings, rare exhibit objects, and newly …

4 days ago · The innovative exhibit marks the final milestone in a series of major initiatives designed to increase public access, modernize the visitor experience, and improve Virginians’ active engagement …

The Virginia General Assembly meets annually in the Virginia State Capitol for the purpose of acting on legislation. The Regular Session begins on the second Wednesday in January, and meets for 60 …

3 days ago · The Virginia General Assembly has unveiled a new permanent exhibit at the Capitol Visitor Center designed to immerse visitors in the history, architecture and work of the state’s government.

It is the first American State Capitol designed after the Revolutionary War and the first public building in the New World to be constructed in the form of a classical Roman temple.

Union forces who took the city in the wake of the Confederate retreat used the Capitol as a headquarters in the early phase of the military occupation. After the war, the Capitol continued to serve as the seat …

1 day ago · The inauguration ceremony takes place Saturday on the South Portico of the Virginia State Capitol Building. Along with Spanberger and Hashmi, Jay Jones will be sworn in as the state attorney …