Strong Men & Women in Virginia History

This traveling panel exhibition is an annual project that honors African Americans for their contributions to Virginia. For more information about booking the exhibition, please email the Education & Outreach team.

View the 2026 Traveling Exhibition Prospectus
Learn more about this year's honorees

Traveling Exhibition Schedule

2/2/2026–3/14/2026Northumberland Public Library
2/2/2026–2/28/2026Library of Virginia
3/2/2026–4/11/2026Massanutten Regional Library, Harrisonburg
3/16/2026–4/25/2026Rappahannock Community College Learning Resource Center, Glenns Campus
4/13/2026–5/23/2026Albert Hill Middle School, Richmond
4/27/2026–6/6/2026Williamsburg Regional Library, James City County Branch
5/25/2026–7/4/2026Ruby B. Archie Library, Danville
6/8/2026–7/18/2026Richmond Public Library, Main Library
7/20/2026–8/29/2026Blue Ridge Regional Library, Martinsville Library
8/24/2026–10/3/2026Shenandoah County Public Library
8/31/2026–10/10/2026Pamunkey Regional Library, Mechanicsville Branch
10/05/2026–11/21/2026Open Slots Available – email the Education & Outreach team
Strong Men & Women in Virginia History is a joint project by the Library of Virginia and Dominion Energy.