Coordinating an agency move is never as simple as packing a few boxes and calling a truck. On Capitol Square, moves happen constantly — a desk relocated, a file cabinet shifted, a picture hung. These day-to-day requests keep the Division of Capitol Square Services (DCSS) busy on a normal week. But when an entire agency relocates, the scale, planning, and precision required grow exponentially. .

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OnTheSquareVA will return this year with a full slate of activities, expanded offerings, and a return to its home base outside of the Madison Building. The 2026 season will run from the first week of May through the end of August, bringing weekly opportunities for state employees to engage with their coworkers through recreational, educational, and social events.

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As Historic Garden Week approaches, the Executive Mansion grounds are getting special attention from Tony Griffin and his talented team. As the yellow tulips drop their last petals and the pink blossoms of the redbuds fade, the crew is already hard at work continuing to bring the property’s historic gardens and beds to life this spring.

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DGS is expanding our efforts to better tell the stories behind the Commonwealth’s most significant buildings. New display cases—now installed on the third floor of the Patrick Henry Building and outside the Lieutenant Governor’s Suite in the Oliver Hill Building—highlight the history of these structures and the remarkable individuals for whom they are named.

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Nicole Hicks has been selected as the new Chief Procurement Officer for the Department of General Services’ Office of Procurement Services (OPS).

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The Barbara Johns Building (BJB) is one of the Department of General Services’ most distinctive buildings – a place where historic grandeur meets modern sustainability. Originally built in 1904 as Hotel Richmond, the building has undergone major transformations, including a 2016 renovation that restored its marble floors and stained-glass skylights. Renamed in 2017 to honor civil rights pioneer Barbara Johns, it now holds a prestigious LEED Gold certification.

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At the Voices from the Garden: The Virginia Women’s Monument, more than 200 names are etched into the glass Wall of Honor, and 11 life-sized bronze statues stand to acknowledge the brave, creative, and wise contributions of Virginian women across four centuries. These women shaped our culture, country, and the Commonwealth.

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For the first time since 2005, the historic Patrick Henry Building (PHB) has undergone a sweeping transformation. The thoughtful refreshing was designed to pivot a structure originally built for books into a space that truly serves people.

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In case you missed the news, we are excited to announce that Governor Abigail Spanberger reappointed Banci Tewolde as the Director of the Virginia Department of General Services (DGS).

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January brought one of the most severe snow and ice storms the Richmond Capitol Region has seen in years, creating hazardous road conditions and bringing much of Virginia to a standstill. In face of these challenges, our teams demonstrated resilience and an unwavering commitment to service.

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Do you ever wonder about the names on the buildings or the faces on the statues you pass by every day?

Learn more about the impacts Barbara Johns and Oliver Hill made on the Commonwealth and beyond.

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