Topics relating to notable Virginia people, past and present, are listed in this category, as well as pet pages, associations and organizations, and issues relevant to the state.
Recommended Resources
The Alliance Group is a Virginia-based public affairs and public relations firm which represents a variety of clients to the Virginia General Assembly and the U.S. Congress.
http://www.alliancegroupltd.com/
American Translators Association
Find a translator or interpreter for your next project. ATA is a professional association founded to advance the translation and interpreting professions and foster the professional development of individual translators and interpreters. Its members include translators, interpreters, teachers, project managers, and others.
http://www.atanet.org
The ACV is a non-profit association formed to promote the arts and Virginia artisans through education, entrepreneurship, research, galleries and exhibitions. A schedule of activities, events, and classes is provided, along with a directory of member artisans.
http://virginiaartisans.org/
Chaplain Service of the Churches of Virginia
Features an organization whose goal is to have a full-time chaplain serving each of Virginia's adult state prisons and juvenile correctional centers. Includes a list of chaplains currently serving, and a directory of institutions, listed alphabetically and by region.
http://www.chaplainservice.org/
The Land Trust of Virginia web site provides both general and specific information on the non-profit organization's conservation mandate, as well as its programs and activities. Conservation easements are described here.
http://www.landtrustva.org/
The object of the Legion of Mary is the glory of God through the holiness of its members developed by prayer and active co-operation, under ecclesiastical guidance, in Mary's and the Church's work of crushing the head of the serpent and advancing the reign of Christ.
http://www.legionofmarytidewater.com/
The Virginia Military Institute (VMI) is a military post-secondary institution based in Virginia. For those interested in working in the American military as a career, this website is a good place to start your research. You can find information on how to become a cadet here.
http://www.vmi.edu/
Virginia's First People Past & Present
Presents a history of the American Indian tribes in Virginia, an overview of their culture, language, religion and government, as well as a description of their status today, including educational resources, including lesson plans.
http://virginiaindians.pwnet.org/
