Virginia First Cities is the state advocacy coalition comprised of 16 of the state's oldest and most historic cities - the core communities of the Commonwealth. These Cities are proud centers of business, commerce and culture with a diversity of opportunity for everyone.
Charlottesville
Danville
Hampton
Harrisonburg
Hopewell
Lexington
Lynchburg
Martinsville
Newport News
Norfolk
Petersburg
Portsmouth
Richmond
Staunton
Williamsburg
Winchester
Why We Exist
Virginia First Cities is a coalition of sister cities that advocates for increased support and better policies from the state while sharing best practices among members.