Virginia map with headshots of five Strong Men and Women in Virginia History honorees

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 Barbara C. Batson, Exhibitions Coordinator, or call 804-692-3518.

2025 Traveling Exhibition Schedule

2/18/2025–3/8/2025Library of Virginia
2/17/2025–3/29/2025Roanoke Public Libraries, Gainsboro Branch
3/10/2025–4/19/2025Northumberland Public Library, Heathsville
3/31/2025–5/10/2025Massanutten Regional Library, Harrisonburg
5/12/2025–6/21/2025Burnett Library & Learning Center, Clarksville
6/2/2025–7/12/2025Eastern Shore Public Library & Heritage Center, Parksley
6/23/2025–8/2/2025OPEN – contact barbara.batson@lva.virginia.gov
7/14/2025–8/23/2025
Blue Ridge Regional Library, Martinsville Library
8/4/2025–9/13/2025Portsmouth Public Library
8/25/2025–10/4/2025Albert Hill Middle School, Richmond
9/15/2025–10/25/2025Josephine School Community Museum, Berryville
10/6/2025–11/15/2025Samuels Public Library, Front Royal
10/27/2025–12/6/2025Waynesboro Public Library
Strong Men & Women in Virginia History is a joint project by the Library of Virginia and Dominion Energy.