WILLIAMSBURG — The Virginia General Assembly looks remarkably different than it did when it met for the first time 250 years ago in an independent commonwealth.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger speaks during a commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly marking the 250th anniversary of the legislature's first meeting Wednesday in Williamsburg.
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Photos: General Assembly marks 250th anniversary in Williamsburg
Virginia House Speaker Don Scott, D-Portsmouth, attends a commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly marking the 250th anniversary of the legislature's first meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Williamsburg, Va.
Former Gov. Douglas Wilder attends Wednesday's commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger speaks during a commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly marking the 250th anniversary of the legislature's first meeting Wednesday in Williamsburg.
Virginia Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi attends a commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly marking the 250th anniversary of the legislature's first meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Williamsburg, Va.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger speaks during a commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly marking the 250th anniversary of the legislature's first meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Williamsburg, Va.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger speaks during a commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly marking the 250th anniversary of the legislature's first meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Williamsburg, Va.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger arrives at a commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly marking the 250th anniversary of the legislature's first meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Williamsburg, Va.
Virginia House Speaker Don Scott, D-Portsmouth, left, listens as Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger speaks during a commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly marking the 250th anniversary of the legislature's first meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Williamsburg, Va.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger speaks during a commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly marking the 250th anniversary of the legislature's first meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Williamsburg, Va.
Carly Fiorina, CEO of Colonial Williamsburg and former presidential candidate, speaks during a commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly marking the 250th anniversary of the legislature's first meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Williamsburg, Va.
Virginia House Speaker Don Scott, D-Portsmouth, center, and Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger, center right, pose for a photo with others after a commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly marking the 250th anniversary of the legislature's first meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Williamsburg, Va.
Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, attends a commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly marking the 250th anniversary of the legislature's first meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Williamsburg, Va.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger speaks during a commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly marking the 250th anniversary of the legislature's first meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Williamsburg, Va.
Virginia House Speaker Don Scott, D-Portsmouth, center, listens as Carly Fiorina, right, CEO of Colonial Williamsburg and former presidential candidate, speaks during a commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly marking the 250th anniversary of the legislature's first meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Williamsburg, Va.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger speaks during a commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly marking the 250th anniversary of the legislature's first meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Williamsburg, Va.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger speaks during a commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly marking the 250th anniversary of the legislature's first meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Williamsburg, Va.
Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi arrives at Wednesday's commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly in Williamsburg.
Virginia House Speaker Don Scott, D-Portsmouth, attends a commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly marking the 250th anniversary of the legislature's first meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Williamsburg, Va.
House Speaker Don Scott, D-Portsmouth, attends a commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly marking the 250th anniversary of the legislature's first meeting.
Carly Fiorina, CEO of Colonial Williamsburg and a former presidential candidate, speaks during the commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly on Wednesday.
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones attends a commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly marking the 250th anniversary of the legislature's first meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Williamsburg, Va.
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones attends a commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly marking the 250th anniversary of the legislature's first meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Williamsburg, Va.
Virginia House Speaker Don Scott, D-Portsmouth, left, listens as Carly Fiorina, CEO of Colonial Williamsburg and former presidential candidate, speaks during a commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly marking the 250th anniversary of the legislature's first meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Williamsburg, Va.
Virginia Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi arrives at a commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly marking the 250th anniversary of the legislature's first meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Williamsburg, Va.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger speaks during a commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly marking the 250th anniversary of the legislature's first meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Williamsburg, Va.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger speaks during a commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly marking the 250th anniversary of the legislature's first meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Williamsburg, Va.
Virginia Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax, attends a commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly marking the 250th anniversary of the legislature's first meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Williamsburg, Va.
Virginia House Speaker Don Scott, D-Portsmouth, applauds during a commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly marking the 250th anniversary of the legislature's first meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Williamsburg, Va.
Legislators interact before a commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly marking the 250th anniversary of the legislature's first meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Williamsburg, Va.
Virginia House Speaker Don Scott, D-Portsmouth, left, listens as Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger speaks during a commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly marking the 250th anniversary of the legislature's first meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Williamsburg, Va.
Virginia legislators take a selfie during a commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly marking the 250th anniversary of the legislature's first meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Williamsburg, Va.
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones attends a commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly marking the 250th anniversary of the legislature's first meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Williamsburg, Va.
Carly Fiorina, CEO of Colonial Williamsburg and former presidential candidate, speaks during a commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly marking the 250th anniversary of the legislature's first meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Williamsburg, Va.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger speaks during a commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly marking the 250th anniversary of the legislature's first meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Williamsburg, Va.
Virginia House Speaker Don Scott, D-Portsmouth, attends a commemorative session of the Virginia General Assembly marking the 250th anniversary of the legislature's first meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Williamsburg, Va.
