Virginia Museum of History & Culture
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture was founded in 1831 as the Virginia Historical Society. The oldest museum in Virginia and one of the oldest in the United States, the VMHC has devoted nearly two centuries to collecting and preserving the artifacts of our past to share the far-reaching history of the Commonwealth of Virginia with the world. Today, this nationally respected museum and research organization cares for a renowned history collection totaling more than nine million items and engages hundreds of thousands of Virginians and other guests annually.
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29
Oct
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29
Oct
Oct 29, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - Oct 29, 2026 @ 01:00 PM
Forgotten World War: Exploring the Secret History of the American Revolution, from Spain to India and Back Again
The Revolutionary War wasn’t just fought in the thirteen colonies. To discover more, Derek Baxter embarks on an adventure-filled quest across the globe.
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Virginia Museum of History & Culture
at 428 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
12
Sep
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12
Sep
Sep 12, 2026 @ 06:00 PM - Sep 12, 2026 @ 09:00 PM
Virginia Distilled
An evening full of ways to celebrate Virginia Spirits Month. Included with tickets: Unlimited samples of local craft spirits from distilleries; live music by The Slack Family Bluegrass Band; two master class discussions led by distillers and historians; Richmond Raceway pace car, Richmond Region Antique Automotive Club of America's 1930's cars on display, and more.
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Virginia Museum of History & Culture
at 428 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
23
Sep
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23
Sep
Sep 23, 2026 @ 06:00 PM - Sep 23, 2026 @ 08:00 PM
Honoring Spain’s Contributions to American Independence
Join the VMHC and The Queen Sofía Spanish Institute for an evening commemorating the Spanish population who played a vital role in the American Revolution.
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Virginia Museum of History & Culture
at 428 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
21
Oct
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21
Oct
Oct 21, 2026 @ 05:30 PM - Oct 21, 2026 @ 07:30 PM
American Patriarch: The Life of George Washington
Join bestselling historian H. W. Brands for the 2026 J. Harvie Wilkinson, Jr. Lecture on the life and leadership of George Washington.
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Virginia Museum of History & Culture
at 428 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
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