Governor Spanberger honors Dolly Parton

Governor Abigail D. Spanberger orders the flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia to fly at half-staff in memory and respect of Dolly Parton. The order applies to all state and local buildings and grounds in Virginia from 6:00 p.m. ET on August 25, 2026, until sunset on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

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Governor of Virginia Abigail D. Spanberger issued a flag order in memory and respect of Dolly Parton.

The order directs 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 and grounds in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The governor says Dolly Parton is being honored for her extraordinary contributions to music and culture, and for her enduring commitment to children throughout the Commonwealth. The order also notes her work through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library and the help it has provided in fostering a lifelong love of reading among young Virginians.

According to the order, flags are to be lowered at 6:00 p.m. ET on August 25, 2026, and remain at half-staff until sunset on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

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Last reviewed August 26, 2026