The Library of Virginia and the Virginia Museum of History and Culture present a workshop for educators about the development of America’s government. Start at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture to tour the traveling exhibition American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith. Revolutionary Americans took a great leap of faith by establishing a new government based on the sovereignty of the people.

After lunch on your own, visit the Library of Virginia to explore the exhibition Your Humble Petitioner: Legislative Petitions Gave Voice to Virginians. Unlike the right to vote, the right to petition was not restricted by class, race, or sex. During the years between the American Revolution and the Civil War, Virginians submitted petitions to the General Assembly to bring local or personal issues to the attention of their legislators.

Workshop attendees will gain a greater understanding of content as well as primary sources for classroom use, and will receive a participation certificate and a recommendation for 5 hours of recertification credit. 

Schedule 

• 10:00 AM–12:00 PM: Virginia Museum of History and Culture, coffee & free parking provided
• 12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch on your own (participants are responsible for their own transportation and lunch)
• 1:00–3:00 PM: Library of Virginia, free parking provided

Contact Elizabeth Klaczynski at elizabeth.klaczynski@lva.virginia.gov or 804.692.3536 for more information.

This is a free event. To learn more & register, click here.