Designed by Thomas Jefferson to resemble a Roman temple, the Virginia State Capitol marked the beginning of the American tradition of modeling government buildings on Roman and Greek temples.

Our State Capitol is among the buildings surveyed in 10 Buildings That Changed America, a cross-country journey to ten influential works of American architecture that changed the way we live, work and play, premiering Sunday, May 12 at 10:00 p.m. on WCVE PBS/WHTJ PBS.

After Steven Spielberg filmed Lincoln in our city, he returned to discuss the 2012 biopic with the Richmond Forum along with historian Doris Kearns Goodwin and screenwriter Tony Kushner.

On Monday, January 21, NPR will have reporters deployed at the Inaugural ceremony, in the crowd on the National Mall, along the parade route, and at the inaugural balls. During Morning Edition, the show will provide frequent updates until 9:00 a.m. An abbreviated Performance Today will air from 9:00-10:00 a.m. on Monday.