Welcome to the Encyclopedia Virginia blog. An online compendium of Virginia history written by scholars from across the country and even across the world, the encyclopedia is currently being compiled here at EV headquarters in Charlottesville, Virginia. We plan to use these pages

• to explain what we’re doing and what it’s good for;
• to illuminate some of our editorial practices;
• to tell you about what other historical work is happening in Virginia;
• to link our efforts with those of our parent organization, the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities;
• to tease you with samples of the encyclopedia in progress;
• to ooh and aah over some of the history we are uncovering;
• to connect that history to the real lives we’re all leading today; and
• to provide and opportunity for you to join in on the conversation.

We’re pleased to announce the launch of Encyclopedia Virginia (beta). We invite you to stay tuned for updates, come often, and participate.