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Constitutional Convention in Richmond

When
December 1867 to April 1868
Where
Richmond, Virginia, United States
Part of
Virginia rejoins the Union and adopts a new constitution

A constitutional convention met in Richmond from December 1867 to April 1868, producing a document guaranteeing civil and voting rights.

Pursuant to federal Reconstruction legislation, General Schofield called for a new constitutional convention to meet in Richmond. The convention produced a constitution that guaranteed political, civil, and voting rights, including suffrage for freedmen, and provided for free public schools.

Sources

  1. Constitution of Virginia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-28
  2. Virginia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22

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