[Genealogy] Research Trip to Richmond's Library of Virginia

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4 August 2026

Genealogy Update

** Join Michael at the Library of Virginia

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Library of Virginia Research Trip Announced
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Join Michael at the Library of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia, to spend
four days researching your Virginia ancestors.

Our trip dates are 23 March through 27 March 2027. Registration does not
include travel, lodging, or other travel or miscellaneous expenses.

*Dates of our trip are:*

   - *22 March*–arrive in Richmond. Orientation and meet and greet at 6:30
   p.m. in location to be announced. Library not open.
   - *23 March.* Library open from 9 am. until 5 pm. Research during this
   time in library. Consultations with Michael during library time. Optional
   group dinner at 6. Location to be determined.
   - *24 March.* Library open from 9 am. until 5 pm. Research during this
   time in library. Consultations with Michael during library time. Optional
   group dinner at 6. Location to be determined.
   - *25 March*. Library open from 9 am. until 5 pm. Research during this
   time in library. Consultations with Michael during library time. Optional
   group dinner at 6. Location to be determined.
   - *26 March*. Library open from 9 am. until 5 pm. Research during this
   time in library. Consultations with Michael from 9 am until noon as
   necessary.

Participants are responsible for their own travel, lodging, meals, etc.
This is not a “part of the herd” trip where everyone does everything
together every day. We are not having morning presentations (other than an
orientation by an LVA staffer on day one) because I do not want to cut into
library time as the library’s only open from 9-5.  Participants can have
multiple research consultations during the trip–our limitation is trying to
make certain that everyone gets ample opportunity to ask questions. Our
trip atmosphere is laid back.

There will be two online meetings to discuss trip preparation before the
trip. Day and time of these to be determined. They will be recorded for
those who are unable to attend. Participants are encouraged to communicate
with me about their problem as soon as practical. More online zoom meetings
can be arranged if it is deemed necessary.

Trip participants will have the greatest opportunity for success if they
plan in advance of the trip. This means becoming familiar with the Library
of Virginia catalog, the online guides to Virginia materials and sources in
general, and the various collection guides to materials housed at the
Library of Virginia. This is not a “show up and get started” library trip.
Planning is imperative. In some cases, particularly for archival materials,
reaching out to the appropriate Library of Virginia staff to make certain
materials will be available during our trip (and are not in storage, being
digitized, or being preserved, etc.). Participants are encouraged to ask
questions and interact via the Google group.

Our group is kept small (no more than 18) to ensure everyone gets the
assistance they want and need. We don’t have a full day of “scheduled group
social activities” because I simply am not a big fan of them (other than
optional group meals--not included in registration).  People with a variety
of research skill levels join us on our trip–some because they want some
guidance their first time at the library, some want some help with their
research, and others want the structure of being part of a group. We are
flexible.

Participants are encouraged to communicate their problems with me as much
before the trip as possible. Pre-planning helps.
*Photo taken at LVA archives room of a chancery court document. *

*Lodging:*

We have a group rate at the Commonwealth Hotel in Richmond (
www.thecommonwealthsuites.com) with pre-tax rate of $184 a night (double or
triple occupancy possible--tax rate is 16.28%). It is possible check in a
day early or say one additional day at this rate. Rates for additional
dates outside this time frame are at the discretion of the hotel and room
availability. Valet parking (subject to availability) is available for an
additional daily fee.   Group rate code will be sent to registrants upon
payment of the deposit.

*Registration:*

Total balance of $350 is due by 15 January 2027. Refunds before 15 January
are subject to a $100 cancellation fee (unless someone goes in your place).
No refunds after 15 January (unless someone goes in your place).
Registration options:

   - deposit of $125
   <https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=M7ZCE5RV2B5PG>.
   Email me for alternate payment options
   - complete fee of $350 by 15 January 2027.
   <https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=KMZBR7JFR3V4C>
   Email me for alternate payment options.

Details on our website.
<https://genealogytipoftheday.com/index.php/2025-library-of-virginia-research-trip-richmond-virginia/>

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Genealogy Tip of the Day
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