Virginia Historical Society

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Founded in 1831, the Virginia Historical Society is a private organization and derives its support from membership and endowment. Chief Justice John Marshall was elected its first president, and former president James Madison was elected its first honorary member. The organization is housed in the Battle Abbey, that began as the Confederate Memorial Association shrine to the Confederate Dead.

Contact Information
E-mail: [mailto:fpollard@vahistorical.org fpollard@vahistorical.org] (Frances Pollard, Chief Librarian)

Address:


 * Virginia Historical Society
 * 428 North Boulevard
 * Richmond, Virginia 23220

Telephone: 804-358-4901

Hours: Mon. to Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed federal holidays

Public transportation, maps, and directions:


 * Directions to Virginia House

Internet sites and databases:


 * Virginia Historical Society Catalog Online
 * Virginia Historical Society home page
 * Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, tables of contents, indexes, online access tips

Collection Description
A wiki article describing an online collection is found at:

Virginia Historical Society Papers (FamilySearch Historical Records)

Tips
Admission to the research library and museum is free.

Guides
Research at the Virginia Historical Society; [www.vahistorical.org/publications/books.htm Books and Research Guides at the VHS]; Virginia's Civil War: A Guide to Manuscripts at the Virginia; and VHS, Guide to African American Manuscripts.

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