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Historic Virginia Documents

Documents related to Virginia history, from the 16th century to the present.

Overview

image of preamble of 1868 Virginia Constitution, written in calligraphic hand
Virginia Constitutional Convention (1867–1868), Constitution, 1868. State government records collection.

This is a guide to historical Virginia documents that have been transcribed and made available online. Documents date from the 16th century to the present and primarily relate to Virginia and U.S. political history, including firsthand accounts of colonization, state government documents, and state and federal court cases.

Additional Resources

Revised October 2022