The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is excited to announce that registration is now open for our second annual Conrad M. Hall Symposium for Virginia History, an event where historians, practitioners, and members of the public will gather to explore our shared past. We hope you can join us for a full day of engaging presentations that highlight groundbreaking research into Virginia history around the theme of "Creation."

Beginning the day will be a special keynote lecture from award-winning historian Dr. Elizabeth Varon. Guests will then have the opportunity to hear from 16 panels comprising more than 40 experts from across the Commonwealth. This year's presenters will cover varied topics such as African American spirituals, Virginia’s contributions to World War I, podcasting as a medium for telling stories about the past, Virginia’s Tuskegee-Rosenwald Schools, the history of Virginia’s highway marker program, and many more. The day will also include tailored museum experiences that highlight creating in Virginia. Ending the day will be a special reception for guests and speakers to connect and reflect on the day’s learning.

The event is taking place on Saturday, September 7. Tickets and an agenda for the day can be found on our website - VirginiaHistory.org/symposium.