Why Virginia Flags Were Lowered
In memory and respect of former Delegate Marian A. Van Landingham.
When the Virginia Half-Staff Order Began and Ended
Use the exact end boundary above. A flag may return to full-staff at sunset, noon, a stated clock time, or another named event. If the end is not confirmed, open the source before acting.
Where the Virginia Half-Staff Order Applied
Facilities and locations specified in the official notice
- Facilities
- State
- U.S. flag
- Affected
- State flag
- Not stated
- Private display
- Not stated
What This Half-Staff Order Means for Flag Owners
Follow the Locations Named in This Order
An order can cover federal property, all state facilities, one building, or another named place. Do not expand a limited order beyond the stored scope.
Return Flags to Full-Staff at the Stated Time
Use the end date and boundary above. Before raising the flag, confirm that a newer federal or state half-staff order has not taken effect.
Check for a Newer Half-Staff Order
This detail page preserves one directive. It does not make an old order current, so use today’s status page for the latest operational answer.
Official Source and Evidence for This Half-Staff Order
Governor’s Flag Order in Memory and Respect of the Honorable Marian A. Van Landingham In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby order that the flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia be flown at half‑staff on all state and local buildings in the Commonwealth of Virginia in memory and respect of former Marian A. Van Landingham. We honor her decades of service to the Commonwealth as an advocate for the arts, legislator, and community servant. I hereby order that the flag shall be lowered at sunrise on Saturday, April 18, 2026, and remain at half‑staff until sunset. Ordered on this, the 17th day of April, 2026. Sincerely, Abigail D. Spanberger, Governor
The linked government page remains the authoritative version.
Virginia Half-Staff Order Questions
Is the Honoring Marian A. Van Landingham order still active?
This record is marked ended. Its stored effective period begins April 18, 2026 and ends April 18, 2026. Check the current status page before changing a flag.
Does this Virginia half-staff order apply to homes and businesses?
Only if the notice says so. Government orders usually direct named public facilities and may separately invite private citizens, businesses, and organizations to participate. Check “Private display” in the scope above and read the source when it is not stated.
Which flags and locations did this order cover?
Use the scope cards above. They separate the facility type, geographic area, U.S. flag, state flag, and private-display guidance retained from the notice.
Where can I verify this half-staff order?
Use the official-source link on this page. The government notice remains authoritative if it differs from this normalized record.