Virginia Historical Society Civil War exhibit honored
The Virginia Historical Society has won a 2011 Leadership in History Award from the American Association for State and Local History for its Sesquicentennial exhibition, "An American Turning Point: The Civil War in Virginia."
The local Award of Merit will be among 59 national awards honoring people, projects, exhibitions, books, and organizations at the association's annual meeting, which will be held in Richmond in September. Awards of Merit are reserved for projects. Two other award categories honor volunteer-operated history organizations and lifetime achievement.
"An American Turning Point differs from past examinations of the Civil War," said Paul Levengood, president and CEO of the historical society, "by giving equal time to the conflict as a social upheaval experienced by more than just soldiers; by giving voice to previously overlooked participants; … and by organizing the project through questions that often challenge conventional wisdom."
The 3,000-square-foot exhibition features more than 200 objects and 17 audiovisual programs. It will remain on display through Dec. 30.
Hanover special-advocate program taking trainees
The Hanover Court Appointed Special Advocate Program is accepting applications for the next volunteer training, scheduled to begin in October.
Hanover's CASA program trains, recruits and supervises volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children involved in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court process. No special experience is required to become a volunteer.
Potential volunteers undergo a 37-hour training program. CASA volunteers are appointed by the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Judge and spend an average of five to 10 hours a month working on a case. CASA Volunteers are supported by program staff, as well as receiving thorough ongoing training.
The Hanover CASA Program serves the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts in both Hanover and Caroline Counties.
For information, call Melanie Baker at 365-4296 or email her at mdbaker@co.hanover.va.us. Applications are being accepted until Sept. 16.
No second meeting for Henrico board in August
The Henrico County Board of Supervisors will not hold a second meeting in August. The board will reconvene on Sept. 13.
The Henrico County Board of Supervisors regularly meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in the Government Center Board Room, 4301 E. Parham Road. Call (804) 501-4318 for more information.
Prince George police to host open house
The Prince George County Police Department will host an open house at their facility on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The station is at 6600 Courthouse Road in Prince George. This is an opportunity for people to tour the newly renovated police station, meet the Prince George officers and staff and receive services such as child safety seat inspections and child fingerprinting.
From staff and wire reports
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