Joshua L. Chamberlain: Scholar – Warrior Exhibit
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, PetersburgThis limited time exhibit explores the life of the Civil War General and former Governor of Maine from birth to his death at age eighty-five. Artifacts, artwork and documents tell Chamberlain’s story of his formative years through his rise into…
Treasures of Ancient Egypt: Sunken Cities
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, RichmondSee treasures recovered from two powerful ancient Egyptian cities that sank into the Mediterranean more than a thousand years ago. Destroyed by natural catastrophes in the 8th century AD, Thonis-Heracleion and Canopus were once mighty centers of trade, where Egyptian…
Agents of Change
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, RichmondCelebrating a century of women’s social and political activism in the Commonwealth. Highlighting the efforts and impact of a selection of female change-makers these women brought about positive change in their communities, the Commonwealth, and the nation.
A Landscape Saved
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, RichmondShows the efforts in preservation and horticulture made by the Garden Club of Virginia during its 100-year history. Its members have encouraged appreciation of the landscape, advanced its horticulture, and championed the preservation of the land.
Ain’t Misbehavin’: 1920s Richmond
The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, RichmondAn exhibition of costume, textiles, art and artifacts in the Nathalie L. Klaus and Reynolds Family Galleries. The 1920s are remembered in America as a decade that “roared” with change, including urban expansion, equal suffrage, social integration, jazz music, fast…
Giant Insects
Science Museum of Virginia 2500 W Broad St, RichmondExamine insects up close in this touring exhibition that features gigantic, robotic insects ranging from 40 to 120 times larger than life size. Guests will explore entomology as they operate animatronic heads to learn how insects eat, observe live insects…
Ansel Adams: Compositions in Nature
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, RichmondBehold the drama and splendor of the American landscape as seen through the lens of photographer Ansel Adams. More than 70 photographs spanning over five decades present the breathtaking vistas, beguiling details, and inimitable style that define this most beloved…
Gallmeyer Farms The Pumpkin Patch
Gallmeyer Farms 3622 Darbytown Court, RichmondThe Pumpkin Patch will be open for pick-your-own pumpkins. Pumpkins, seasonal vegetables, straw bales, and other fall décor items will be available for sale. Please call 804-795-9979 for more info.
Blue Sky Fund’s Hike for Kids
James RiverHikers will be able to join us from across the country on their trail of choice, and they're introducing new challenges with cool prizes. Benefits Blue Sky.
Virginia Capital Trail Birthday Celebration
Virginia Capital Trail 200 South Third Street, RichmondCelebrate the Virginia Capital Trail’s 5th Birthday by completing outdoor activities, exploring sites along the Trail, and earning virtual badges that unlock educational facts about the Virginia Capital Trail throughout the month of October.
