The Museum Stores of Richmond Holiday Shoppers’ Fair is a unique event that offers the Richmond region more than a dozen of the best local museum stores under one roof. This year’s event is the 20th anniversary of the annual fair held each November and will be hosted at the Library of Virginia.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary, the fair will include a birthday party on Friday evening with 20 percent off all merchandise, an engaging story time for children on Saturday morning, and Virginia author meet-and-greets throughout the weekend.
Shopping the booths gives visitors a feel for each museum and historical site while they find educational, engaging, and local gifts for loved ones. All proceeds from the event support and expand the missions of the participating organizations.
If you’re the kind of person who always stops at the gift shop at a museum or historic site, this event is for you. Please join us on Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8 at the Library of Virginia in downtown Richmond for this festive and fun event.
Free and secure parking is available on a first come basis below the Library, with elevator access to the event. Additional parking options can be found here http://www.lva.virginia.gov/about/alternateparking.pdf. Groups are welcome, with bus parking available nearby. For details on group visits, please contact Jennifer Blessman at 804.692.3561.
PARTICIPATING SITES
Agecroft Hall
Beth Ahabah Museum & Archives
Chesterfield Historical Society
Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Library of Virginia
Poe Museum
Preservation Virginia (John Marshall House & Scotchtown)
Richmond Railroad Museum
Science Museum of Virginia
Valentine Richmond History Center
Virginia Historical Society
Virginia Holocaust Museum
Virginia State Capitol
Virginia War Memorial
SHOPPERS’ FAIR SCHEDULE
Friday, November 7, 2014
9:30 AM–5:00 PM: Fair open to the general public
5:00–8:30 PM: Birthday party reception with cake and refreshments—including Virginia wine! All booths will offer a 20 percent discount to party attendees.
Saturday, November 8, 2014
9:30 AM–5:00 PM: Fair open to the general public
Free and secure parking is available on a first come basis below the Library, with elevator access to the event. Additional parking options can be found here http://www.lva.virginia.gov/about/alternateparking.pdf
Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Library of Virginia Shop: 804.692.3524
