Established in 1893, the Virginia Magazine of History & Biography (VMHB), the quarterly journal of the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, publishes articles and book reviews on Virginia and southern history. 

The VMHB is one of your member benefits
A free print subscription to the VMHB is included with Virginia Museum of History & Culture membership at the Sustainer, Patron, and 1831 Society* levels. Members at our general levels receive a digital copy and can choose to add an annual print subscription for $12 (not tax-deductible). Interested in upgrading your membership?  Click here.

*Donors whose annual gifts total $1,000 or more are recognized as members of the 1831 Society (our founding year).

Not a member but need access to a past issue for research? 

Our library staff is happy to help with specific articles from historical issues. Please contact a staff member with specific requests or questions at reference@VirginiaHistory.org.

Please note that the Virginia Magazine of History & Biography does not publish fiction, poetry, genealogy, family history, or work that has appeared or will elsewhere in substantially the same form.