A History of the Virginia House of Delegates
Chronicling the First and Oldest Continuous English-Speaking Representative Legislative Assembly in the Western Hemisphere
The story of American democracy began in Virginia in 1619. The leaders of our Commonwealth were the founders of the United States’ ongoing experiment in representative self-government. Today, this continues with our citizen-lawmakers.
Learn more about leaders elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses and the Virginia
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From Burgesses to what are now termed Delegates, learn more about each member who helped shape Virginia history and American democracy.
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Historical information on the body's chief presiding officer (Speaker) and the institution's chief administrator (Clerk)
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Chronology of sessions and committees 1619 – present
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Learn more about the meeting places of the Virginia General Assembly.