This library timeline was researched and compiled primarily from The Recorder newspaper archives, available for free at the Library of Virginia's Virginia Chronicle newspaper archive.
We'd like to extend a hearty "thank you" to Anne Adams, Owner and Editor, for giving us permission to quote and reprint headlines and text from The Recorder. Thank you also to Brit Chambers for helping with the design of the slides.
You can navigate the timeline by following the arrows or by jumping to the links below.
If you find any need for corrections, additional context, or if you have suggestions for events to add, please let us know.
