Vigil Information

Vigils Taking Place on the Nights of Executions

GREENSVILLE CORRECTIONAL CENTER

Execution site - Jarratt, VA
Gather at 8:30 pm end by 9:30 pm 


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DIRECTIONS: The Greensville Correctional Center is located in Greensville County, not far from the town of Jarratt in Sussex County. Jarratt is at exit 20 off I-95, 55 miles south of Richmond, and 20 miles north of the North Carolina border. After taking exit 20 turn right at the end of the exit ramp, if coming from Richmond (turn left if coming from Emporia). The first stop sign is at the intersection with US 301. There are convenience stores at the intersection, which have rest facilities (there are no rest facilities for us at the prison). Turn left (south) onto 301 and go eight-tenths of a mile. Turn right on the state road 397, Ridge Road (there is a marker for Greensville Correctional Center). Cross the railroad tracks and you’ll soon see the prison gate. Park in the field on the right hand side.

Bring a flashlight and bug repellent.

Those needing or willing to provide a carpool, please call VADP at 1-888-567-VADP 

ALEXANDRIA

Alexandria Friends Meeting at Woodlawn
8660 Woodlawn Road, Ft.Belvoir, VA

Barbara Ginsburg: 703-455-0194, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
John Carle: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

ARLINGTON

Arlington County Courthouse Plaza
In front of the County Government building, a block from the Courthouse Metro station.
Vigils begin at 8:40. Sponsored by VADP-NOVA chapter.
Email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call Albert Monroe at 703-587-8559.
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ASHLAND

St. Ann's Catholic Church, 8:30 pm
1-804-798-5039, ask for Debbie Novroski or Marty Moran

BLACKSBURG (see Radford)
CHARLOTTESVILLE
12:00 pm
Charlottesville Circuit Courthouse
315 E.High Street
Virginia Rovynak: 540-456-6930

8:45 pm
Friends Meeting House
1104 Forest Street
Harry Landers: 434-978-1351

FAIRFAX

St. Mary of Sorrows Parish (in the Grotto area outside the church) 8:45-9:15 pm, Rt. 123 and Fairfax Station Rd.

Mason Nottingham: (703) 323-5726

Carol Mayfield: (703) 978-4141, ext 19

FARMVILLE

Farmville Courthouse
Tim & Barbara Lietzke: (434) 223-4160

FREDERICKSBURG

James Monroe High School, Amnesty International
8 pm, Fredericksburg Circuit Courthouse, 2300 Washington Avenue

HARRISONBURG

The Harrisonburg Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Committee plans to hold vigils beginning at 8:30 p.m. the night of each execution, on the south side of Court Square.

Contacts are Chris Edwards,  540-434-0457, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and/or Linda Royster, 828-3750, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

HERNDON

We are currently seeking a volunteer coordinator for the Reston/Herndon vigil.

LEE COUNTY

Holy Spirit Catholic Community
Beth Davies: 276-383-4693 (eve), 276-546-5432 (day), This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

LEXINGTON

Old County Courthouse
8:45 pm, Main Street

Kathy Fox: 540-463-7001

LOUDOUN COUNTY

Goose Creek Friends Meeting
8:00 pm, Lincoln (Loudon County)
We are currently seeking a volunteer coordinator for this vigil.

LYNCHBURG

Lynchburg Peach Education Center
8:30 pm, First Christian Church, 3109 Rivermont Ave.
Contact Ev Heath: 434-845-8204

MADISON

Madison County Court House 6:30-7:30pm
Mary Grace: (540) 948-6328

MANASSAS

Peace Pole at Lee Ave. and Grant Ave.
Jeff & Sharon Haydon: (703) 369-3407
Illana Naylor: (703) 361-8306
Joan Betz: (703) 361-8066

MONETA

We are currently seeking a volunteer coordinator for the Smith Mtn Lake area. 

NEWPORT NEWS

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 100 Harpersville Rd, 8:30 pm
Mary Ann Stiegleman: (757) 595-0385 ext. 118, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

NORFOLK

Norfolk City Jail - St. Paul's Blvd. and City Hall Ave. 5-6 p.m

Kim, Steve, or Sam - Catholic Workers: (757) 423-5420

RADFORD
8:30 p.m.
Meet at Radford Public Library
Contact Taryn Chase at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and (540)239-6647 
RICHMOND
Rush hour protest atMonroe Park (corner of Belvedere and Main) from 4-5:30 pm
Contact Beth Panilaitis at 434-960-7779
 
Richmond Friends Meeting, 8:30 pm
Ann Gray: ( 804) 359-5108
John Gallini: (804) 272-8141
ROANOKE

Plowshare will hold a death penalty vigil on the night of the execution in front of the Natural Food Coop on Grandin Road.  As it will be a candlelight vigil, bring candles if you have them. 

WARRENTON

We are seeking a vigil coordinator. Call 434-960-7779.

WINCHESTER

Shenandoah University, Goodson chapel, 8:30 PM

WOODBRIDGE

St Paul United Methodist Church, 1400 G. Street, 8:30 - 9:15pm
Mike Wilson: (703) 680-4972, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

VIRGINIA BEACH

Star of the Sea Church, 1404 Pacific Ave., 7:00 - 7:30pm
Martha Franklin: (757) 422-8282