NewsKnow Before You Go
Register for the Fest! This year, festival attendees must register for the Fest. Most events are free, but registering in advance gets you into your venue seamlessly and quickly. *Some …
News2026 Print Program
Preview and download the 2026 print program. You can also view the full schedule, purchase tickets, and register for events online. 2026 Print Program
NewsTouring Wuthering Heights
In the world of literary tourism, the Brontë Parsonage Museum in the Yorkshire moors is a heavy hitter
NewsTwists, Secrets & Suspense: Killer Reads at the 2026 Virginia Festival of the Book
Across seven panels, authors of mystery, thriller, historical crime fiction, and true crime will discuss the craft of suspense and the stories that keep readers turning pages.
News2026 Live Streamed Events
If you can’t join us in person in Charlottesville for the 32nd annual Virginia Festival of the Book, you can still enjoy the following festival programs online. Each event will …
NewsUltimate Enforcers
Citizens are the ultimate enforcers of democratic constitutions. And: Who should make decisions about what happens in American schools?
NewsWorkshops, Activities, And More
Spring in Charlottesville brings blooming trees, longer days, and the return of the Virginia Festival of the Book. From March 20-22, 2026, readers, writers, and curious minds will gather from …
NewsArthur Lee: The Unknown Revolutionary
He was a spy, propagandist, and diplomat who played a critical role during the American Revolution, yet Arthur Lee remains unheralded among Revolutionary figures. In this conversation, recorded on March …
NewsRuling Women
Numbers of Black women legislators have increased dramatically in the last decade. Jatia Wrighten argues that the success and drive of these leaders is rooted deep in history.
NewsDonor Profile: Daryl Cumber Dance
I, Darryl Cumber Dance, have been dedicated to the goals and programs of the Virginia humanities since its inception. Indeed, I have been involved in defining and executing a number …
NewsEmma’s Reading Corner: February 2026
Director of Education Emma Ito is always reading (and always wants to know what you are reading!). Here are a few recommendations that Emma, Virginia Humanities staff, and teachers are …
NewsDonor Profile: Daryl Lynn Dance
Hi. My name is Daryl Lynn dance, and I’m honored to be a supporter of the Virginia humanities. My work with the Virginia Humanities began in 1998 when I was …
NewsHungry Black Holes
Black holes occur throughout the universe, but we can only see the hungry ones.
