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In Virginia, the Old House Chamber was where lawmakers first met when the Capitol opened in 1788 and was used as the House's meeting place for more than 100 years before the Capitol building was ...
Completed in 1792, the Virginia State Capitol would look at home in the Roman Empire. The building was designed after an Athenian temple and was the brainchild of Thomas Jefferson.
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — For the first time in memorable history, a nativity scene will be displayed in front of the Virginia State Capitol this holiday season. The display will become available ...
RICHMOND, Va. — Officials unveiled a new office building for the Virginia General Assembly on Wednesday, a project years in the making for America's oldest legislative body. The building, named ...
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia has removed from its iconic state capitol the busts and a statue honoring Confederate generals and officials. That includes a bronze statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee ...