The U.S. Constitution bicentennial celebrations across the state of Virginia have contributed to greater public understanding of the Constitution and enhanced appreciation of the immense contribution that Virginians made to the document. Virginians have discovered that the story of the U.S. founding is also a Virginia story. Even after the nation's celebration, the bicentennial continues to offer Virginia a unique educational opportunity. The Bill of Rights and the Constitution are but different threads of the fabric of the founding period, from 1787 to 1791. For this reason, the life of the Virginia Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution extends through the 200th anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights. Highlights of the 1987 bicentennial celebration included: (1) the public opening of James Madison's home, Montpelier; (2) the trip of the "Constitution Train" to Philadelphia commemorating Edmund Randolph's presentation of the Virginia Plan to the Philadelphia Convention; (3) public service television announcements throughout the state to raise public awareness; (4) the production and distribution of over 3,500 idea packages to schools and communities across the state; and (5) the development of local programs. The report also outlines plans for the 1988 celebration. Appendices include brief descriptions of 1987 activities and a list of speeches and presentations given that year. Newspaper montages and other illustrations are also included. (SM)