FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | February 5, 2004 |
Contact: Maribeth Cowan, Public Relations Director
(804) 342-9665 email:
maribeth@vahistorical.org
"LEGISLATIVE MINUTES" IN VIRGINIA HISTORY PRESENTED TO THE HOUSE OF
DELEGATES DURING 2004 REGULAR SESSION OF THE VIRGINIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Richmond, VA–What was happening on this day in Virginia a century ago, or perhaps
two centuries ago? Thanks to a partnership program with the Virginia Historical Society, the House
of Delegates will get a little dose of daily legislative history during the 2004 Session. Throughout the session,
Bruce F. Jamerson, Clerk of the House of Delegates, will read a legislative
history minute compiled by researchers at the Virginia Historical Society. Of note are topics related to
Sunday closing laws, the Statute for Religious Freedom, First Lady's Day, executions,
dueling, the Jamestown 1907 Exposition, divorce, woman's suffrage, the State Female
Normal School, the Virginia War Memorial Carillon, and Winston Churchill's and
Dwight D. Eisenhower's addresses to the General Assembly. The dates of the
"Legislative Minutes" range from 1628 (Annual Assembly) to 2001
(Andrew Lewis Memorial Highway). The legislative history minutes will be compiled in
a publication for distribution to members of the House of Delegates and
are accessible at www.vahistorical.org/onthisday.htm.
The Virginia Historical Society is located at 428 N. Boulevard. The Story of Virginia, An American Experience,
a 10,000-square-foot exhibition with more than a thousand objects covering all of Virginia history from prehistoric
times to the present is featured in the Robins Center for Virginia History. Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am - 5pm
and Sunday 1pm - 5pm (Museum Galleries only). Admission: $5/adults, $4/seniors 55+ ($2/Tuesdays–galleries
only), $3/children and students, free/members. Admission to the galleries is free on Mondays. For group tour
information, call (804) 342-9652. For more information, please call (804) 358-4901 or visit
www.vahistorical.org.
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