Virginia has enacted House Bill 301, ending 50 years of restrictions on adoptee birth records. This shift marks a milestone for those seeking more information about their origins, offering unprecedented access to what was once closely guarded data.

Memoir and family history writers gather each month to share stories, tips, and inspiration. On April 6, they will convene at the Weiss Community Library, expressing the power of personal narratives and the importance of documenting family legacies.