VA250 - Virginia 250

Envisioning Revolution: Virginians in Action, 1776–1786

The Library of Virginia, in partnership with Old Dominion University, is commemorating Virginia’s role in the 250th anniversary of American independence with a free exhibition, “Envisioning Revolution.”

The exhibition features works from students in ODU's Department of Art who created works in the fall 2025 semester that envision Virginians featured in legislative petitions submitted to the state between 1776 and 1786. Those portraits and petitions, along with related research, are the foundation of the exhibition, providing insight into the diverse voices and revolutionary spirit of the time.

This exhibition is supported in part by the Chrisman Family Foundation and donors to the Library of Virginia Foundation.