Virginians at Work September 2, 2008

This exhibition tells the story of how Virginians have made a living and why jobs have changed over time. Focusing on people rather than on abstract principles, the exhibition follows four broad categories: 'A Colonial Economy (1600-1780),' 'A Commercial Economy (1780-1865),' 'An Industrial Economy (1865-1945)' and 'A Service Economy (1945-2006).' These titles refer to the most dynamic elements of the economy for each period.