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Free Virginia history exhibit is scheduled for Gretna Library October 13–18

Pittsylvania County lists the traveling Give Me Liberty exhibit at the Gretna Library, 207 Coffey Street, for October 13 through 18 as part of Virginia's 250th-anniversary programming.

Archived reporting · Checked Aug. 30, 2026

This record preserves earlier publication. Source checks date to 2026-08-31; it is not a fresh status report. See current notices.

The county describes a ten-panel exhibit exploring Virginia people, events and places from 1774 through 1776. It is offered through the Virginia Museum of History and Culture and Virginia's 250th Commission.

The county also identifies October 6 through 11 as a contingency week if delivery is delayed. Visitors should confirm Gretna Library hours and the exhibit's arrival before traveling.

Why it matters

A free local stop gives residents a direct way to engage with public history while keeping schedule uncertainty visible.

Read the county's exhibit announcement

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