A Better Life For Their Children: Julius Rosenwald, Booker T. Washington, and the 4,978 Schools that Changed America

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

Julius Rosenwald and Booker T. Washington forged one of the earliest collaborations between Jews and African Americans to create schools throughout the nation for Black children who had no access ...

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Flourish: Celebrating our Garden and its beauty

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA

2024 marks the Garden’s 40th Anniversary and to celebrate their horticulturists have created new, dazzling displays throughout the Garden. This year’s summer plantings will become lush as the season progresses ...

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Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience

Exhibition Hub Richmond Art Center 12151 W Broad St, Henrico, VA

A 360º digital art exhibition that invites you to step into the universe of the Dutch genius, Vincent van Gogh. Take an awe-inspiring journey into the incomparable universe of Van ...

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The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibition

Central Library 7051 Lucy Corr Blvd, Chesterfield, VA

Tour this innovative exhibition of display panels and interactive digital kiosks that uses storytelling, illustration, technology, unique artifacts and primary accounts to connect modern audiences with the people and places ...

Free

Family Day | Celebrate the Art of Latin America: Brazil

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States

Celebrate the art, culture, and traditions of Brazil.  See engaging music presentations and dance performances by the Latin Ballet of Virginia and take part in collaborative community projects and hands-on ...

Free

Salute to Service: United States Air Force

Virginia War Memorial 621 South Belvidere Street, Richmond, VA

Celebrate the Air Force’s 77th birthday and to hear first-hand accounts from Lieutenant Colonel Johanna O’Toole. Register early for this virtual event: vawarmemorial.org/events Short link: https://bit.ly/3YOdVy5 ...

Free

International Peace Week Multi-Day Celebration

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States

A multi-day celebration for International Peace Week, featuring a variety of events, including the annual Intersecting History Museum Crawl on September 22. The museum crawl is just one part of ...

Free
Event Series Stories at the Museum

Stories at the Museum

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

Aimed at early elementary learners, this educator led Stories at the Museum program will feature a read-aloud story time in a related museum gallery, paired with a craft activity. Your ...

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In-Person Book Talk with Dr. Yael Sternhell: War on Record

The American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar 500 Tredegar St., Richmond, VA

In a talk drawing on her new book, Yael A. Sternhell discusses the Civil War’s most important archive and reveal how what we consider as factual knowledge about America’s greatest ...

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Sensory Friendly Night Downtown

Children's Museum of Richmond, Downtown 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA

A night for families with children with disabilities on the third Friday of each month from 5:00-7:00 pm. Families can register in advance via the link or can register in-person ...

Free

Fightin’ Words: The Best Military History Quotes to Know and Use

Virginia War Memorial 621 South Belvidere Street, Richmond, VA

Some of the most iconic words spoken throughout history were uttered by military commanders or their soldiers. From Washington, to Sherman, to Roosevelt and MacArthur, American commanders have left words ...

Free
Event Series Wine Down Wednesday

Wine Down Wednesday

The American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar 500 Tredegar St., Richmond, VA

Right on the Tredegar Riverfront, enjoy the beautiful American Civil War Museum plaza with a drink and appetizers. ...

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September $10 Days

Science Museum of Virginia 2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, United States

More science is always good. Admission to the Science Museum is $10 for everyone, regardless of ticket category. ...

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Event Series MathAlive! Exhibition

MathAlive! Exhibition

Science Museum of Virginia 2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, United States

MathAlive! is designed to inspire, to spark the imagination, to reveal not only math at work, but the endless possibilities of math. Designed for families and students the exhibition brings ...

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Hands On History Day

Stratford Hall 483 Great House Road, Stratford, VA

Experience Stratford Hall and its people through the lenses of history, science, and culture. Spend the day exploring the historic area while participating in special activities provided by their education ...

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Event Series Fossil Hunting Excursions

Fossil Hunting Excursions

Stratford Hall 483 Great House Road, Stratford, VA

Dating from the Miocene Epoch - approximately 17 to 10 million years ago, the Stratford Cliffs are part of a rare geological phenomenon ranking among the most important fossil research ...

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Lincoln Prize Lecture

The American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar 500 Tredegar St., Richmond, VA

Featured speakers will be this year’s recipients of the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History Lincoln Prize, Dr. Frances M. Clarke and Dr. Rebecca Jo Plant. They were awarded the ...

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Sensory Friendly Nights Chesterfield

Children's Museum of Richmond, Chesterfield 6629 Lake Harbour Dr., Midlothian, VA, United States

A night for families with children with disabilities on the third Friday of each month from 5:00-7:00 pm. Families can register in advance via the link or can register in-person ...

Free

Mid-Lothian Mines Day

Midlothian Mines Park 13286 N. Woolridge Road, Midlothian, VA

Experience the early coal mining history at Midlothian Mines and Railroad Park during this annual event. Discover the impact of the earliest commercially mined coal in North America that led ...

Free

Fall Homeschool Open House

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

Join VMHC Education for a free Homeschool Open House. ...

Free

Voices from the Shadows

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA

Costumed guides portraying “agents of death” will lead participants by candlelight on a spine-chilling tour through the historic park and Breakthrough Battlefield. At each stop, guests will encounter civilians and ...

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Virginia Vines

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

Celebrate Virginia wine month with the this wine festival. ...

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