Rededication of the Virginia Capitol @ your library®
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Renovating for the Future @ your library ® :

May 2007
Renovating for the Future! Rededication of the Virginia Capitol @ your library®
Rededication of the Virginia Capitol
May 1, 2007

"The Pathway to Liberty"
(Virginia State Capitol image provided by Mary Ann Sullivan, Bluffton University. For additional images see DIGITAL IMAGING PROJECT--MAS/BC)

The Richard Bland College Library is represented on the "Pathway to Liberty" at the Capitol with a brick purchased by Library Director Dr. Virginia Cherry in rememberance of Richard Bland.

Thomas Jefferson (portrayed by Mr. William D. Barker) begins his walk on the "Pathway to Liberty."

Dr. Cherry with "Mr. Jefferson"

On the Capitol steps

The Honorable Timothy M. Kaine

Welcome remarks by "Mr. Jefferson"

Ceremonial Blessing of the Capitol led by the Chief of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe

Procession to the new entrance to the Capitol

The Colonial Williamsburg Fife and Drums

Chicahominy Indians and Intertribal Dancers

Combined Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets and Virginia Military Institute Color Guard
After the ceremony and back in the library...
In addition to the brick on the "Pathway to Liberty," the Richard Bland College Library received a small brick to add to the RBC archives.
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