In 1861, following Virginia's secession from the Union, Richmond became the capital of the Confederacy. The city's capitol building subsequently became the home of both the state's General ...

A state's capitol is an important structure: It signifies the state government's power and the state's history to its people and any who visit. Many states' capitols have unique references to ...

The Virginia state Capitol building is surrounded by fencing, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 in Richmond, Va., in preparation for Monday’s rally by gun rights advocates. Gun-rights groups are asking a ...

An attorney representing the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History said a lawsuit filed in August to stop a ...

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — At 292-feet tall and 75 feet in diameter, the golden dome of the West Virginia State Capitol Building is a unique staple among capitol buildings. But, how much is the ...

(Photo courtesy of WV Legislative Photography) CHARLESTON — The West Virginia agency that approves improvements to the State Capitol Building and other properties on the Capitol grounds signed ...

The Virginia General Assembly wanted to honor George Washington, native son, Revolutionary War leader, and our nation’s first President, with a statue to be placed in the state capitol building. The ...

Holiday trees at the West Virginia Capitol building will honor service members who have dedicated and given their lives.

West Virginia is just one of several states where a Bible Reading Marathon takes place at the state’s capitol building.

Every US state has a capitol that houses its state legislature. Many state capitols are domed buildings similar to the US capitol, but others are more unique. Maryland's State House is the oldest ...

An attorney representing the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History said a lawsuit filed in August to stop a mural project at the State Capitol Building is meritless and political.

Thomas Jefferson designed Virginia's state capitol to look like the ancient Roman temple of Maison Carée, according to the Virginia General Assembly's official website. The building also features a ...