Display of the Ordinance of Secession 
Saturday, April 16, 2011 
Time: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM 
Place: Library Lobby

The Library of Virginia houses a unique and important document related
to Virginia's Civil War history-the Ordinance of Secession. Because of
its age and fragile condition, this rare piece of Virginia history is
rarely on public display.

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A Commonwealth in Crisis: The Virginia Secession Debates 
Sunday, April 17, 2011 
Time: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM 
Place: Live broadcast on WCVE Richmond PBS

In recognition of the 150th anniversary of Virginia's secession from the
United States, William W. Freehling, historian and author, will discuss
the debates and the significance of the Virginia Convention of 1861. The
event will include a reenactment of speeches made as Virginia's leaders
wrestled with the question of whether secession was wise, legal,
necessary, or in Virginia's interest. This program is being filmed for
live broadcast on WCVE Richmond PBS. Sponsored by the Community Idea
Stations.

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The Library of Virginia is located in historic downtown Richmond at 800
East Broad Street. There is free parking for these event in the
Library's underground garage, which is accessible from either Eighth or
Ninth streets. For more information, please call 804-692-3592.

For more on other upcoming events at the Library of Virginia, visit
http://www.lva.virginia.gov/news/index.htm
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