This is where you can find staff members by department and learn a little about the responsibilities of each work unit. Information on our many boards and advisory groups is also included.

Copies of items in our collections are available for a pre-paid fee. Orders can be placed online, by telephone, or by mail. In certain instances, you must request and receive permission for certain uses of our materials, such as for publication or exhibition. Check our forms cabinet for more information on obtaining permission.

We’ve gone ahead and answered some of your most frequently asked questions about the history of the commonwealth, Virginia’s government and legislative history, and our collections. If you don’t see what you’re looking for here, contact us using the form at the left, and we’ll find the answers you need!