The 13th Annual Virginia Political History Project
Women in Virginia Politics
Since 1998, the Center for Politics has hosted annual Virginia Political History Project conferences as part of an ongoing effort to preserve the rich history of government and politics in the commonwealth and to reflect upon the issues that affect its people.
On July 29, 2011, the 13th Annual Virginia Political History Project reflected on outstanding contributions from women in Virginia politics. Pioneering women from both sides of the aisle shared personal stories about how they were elected and what the future holds. Panel discussions explored the current structural, cultural, political and historical impediments to having more women elected statewide in Virginia.
Panel I: Pioneering Women in Virginia Politics
Panel Discussion II: What Does the Future Hold?
In the afternoon, The Farm Team and The Jennifer Byler Institute lead concurrent breakout sessions to encourage women to enter government, law and politics.
Previous Virginia Political History Project conference topics have included:
- The Legacies of Former Virginia Governors (Individual Conferences on the Godwin, Holton, Robb, Baliles and Wilder Administrations)
- The Virginia General Assembly
- The J. Sargeant Reynolds Project
- A Decade of Political Change
- Massive Resistance in the Commonwealth of Virginia
To inquire about funding opportunities, please contact Director of Development Chip Mann at hem3a@virginia.edu or (434) 982-5706.