Virginia Constitution of 1776 — Minding The Campus

Virginia Constitution of 1776 — Minding The Campus

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THE REVOLUTIONARY SHORE: A New Constitution for Virginia

By Kellee Blake June 29, 1776   On this very day, 250 years ago . . .  Williamsburg rocked with power and energy as remarkable news poured from the Capitol Building: the Fifth Virginia Convention had resolved for independence with a new constitution! Among the 132 daring Virginia representatives were Shore leaders Southy Simpson and Isaac Smith (Accomack County) and Northampton ...