The Museum of the Confederacy is proud to host two free events as part of Archives Month in Virginia! On 10/27/2009, enjoy free admission to the Museum and attend the Virginia History and Archives Fair from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The participating institutions will all have stations showcasing their individual archival practices and accomplishments. Participants include the Museum of the Confederacy, Library of Virginia, Medical College of Virginia, Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference, Roanoke College, Valentine Richmond History Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Historical Society, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and Virginia State Historical Records Advisory Board. The fair will be highlighted by a lecture at noon from Brian Daugherity, Collateral Instructor and Assistant to the Chair of the History Department at Virginia Commonwealth University. On 10/29/2009, following special events at the Library of Virginia <http://www.lva.virginia.gov/public/archivesmonth/2009/> , come take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum of the Confederacy's archives at 3:30 PM. See how the Museum preserves and stores its document collection and learn more about the Museum's public research services. Please RSVP to [log in to unmask] for this free event. Free parking is available both days in the MCV Visitors Parking Deck located on 12th Street. For more information, call 804-649-1861, or visit the Museum's calendar of events <http://www.moc.org/site/PageServer?pagename=visit_cal> . Leo Rohr Marketing Specialist The Museum of the Confederacy 1201 E. Clay St. Richmond, VA 23219 804-649-1861 x.41 [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Follow the Museum on <http://www.facebook.com/pages/Richmond-VA/The-Museum-of-the-Confederacy /89178384376?ref=ts> <http://twitter.com/moc1896> <http://www.youtube.com/user/MoC1896> ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html