Sesquicentennial Commission
The Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission is charged with planning for and commemorating the 150th anniversary of Virginia's participation in the American Civil War. The Commission oversees all aspects of the commemoration.

About the Commission

Members
Speaker of the House William J. Howell, Chairman
Senator Charles J. Colgan, Sr., Vice-Chairman
Delegate Albert C. Eisenberg
Delegate Algie T. Howell, Jr.
Delegate Johnny S. Joannou
Delegate R. Steven Landes
Delegate L. Scott Lingamfelter
Delegate Thomas C. Wright, Jr.
Senator R. Creigh Deeds
Senator Janet D. Howell
Senator Mamie E. Locke
Senator John S. Edwards
Dr. Charles F. Bryan, Jr.
Dr. James I. Robertson, Jr.
John P. Ackerly, III

Liaisons to the Commission
Ric Brown, Director, Department of Planning and Budget
Jerry Edwards, Associate Director, Department of Planning and Budget
Richard Lewis, National Public Relations Manager, Virginia Tourism Corporation
Brian Shepard, Policy Director, Office of the Governor
Dr. Sandy Treadway, Librarian of Virginia

Staff Contact
Cheryl Jackson