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Commemorating the Lives: African and African American Life at Stratford Hall
Stratford Hall 483 Great House Road, Stratford, VALearn more about the history and cultures of the enslaved Africans and African Americans who lived and labored at Stratford Hall. Admission, includes the audio tour, The Crossroads: African and ...
Special Focus Tour: Love, Romance and Marriage in Tudor times
Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United StatesThis tour explores the role of love in Tudor England. Learn the forgotten meaning behind everyday objects such as jewelry and flowers. Join in the search for evidence of expressions ...
Naturalization Ceremony for New Citizens
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VACelebrate America this President's Day by welcoming new citizens at the citizenship ceremony. ...
Build your own Puppet Workshop
Children's Museum of Richmond, Downtown 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VALearn to build and perform with puppets. The Wandering Theater will teach all about the Puppet basics and complete a short show at the end of the workshop. Free with ...
Pamplin Historical Park 30th Anniversary Gala
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VAThe evening will feature a State of the Park address by Executive Director Colin Romanick, door prizes, a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar with beer and wine. ...
African American Read-In for Families
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United StatesCelebrate children’s literature and art created by African and African American artists. Join VMFA educators and Richmond community members for an interactive group experience pairing three works of art by ...
Dr. Michael Dickinson Talk
St. John's Church 2401 E. Broad Street, Richmond, VADr. Michael Dickinson will discuss his recently published book Almost Dead: Slavery and Social Rebirth in the Black Urban Atlantic 1680-1807, winner of the Winner of the 2023 Paul E. ...
Black History Month Celebration!
Ginter Park United Methodist Church 1010 W. Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VAA luncheon in the social hall and enjoy the Art Gallery and Stories by their own resident artist, world renown Dennis Winston. Included is a studio tour. Donations appreciated, Reservations Required. RSVP by Feb. 22.Call 804-262-8651.http://www.worksbywinston.com/ ...
Remembering Leedstown: A Dialogue
VirtualJoin Stratford Director of Research Dr. Gordon Blaine Steffey and Marquette University Professor Dr. J. Patrick Mullins as they discuss the backdrop, circumstances, and legacy of the 1766 Leedstown Resolves, a local and momentous act of colonial dissent against the 1765 Stamp Act. Come learn about and commemorate this significant event that stands at the ...
Playhouse Bilingual Story Time
Children's Museum of Richmond, Downtown 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VASing, dance, read, and learn Spanish. This event is free with Museum admission. ...
Richmond Short Stories Tour
The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United StatesA 30-minute gallery tour uncovering fascinating objects in the Valentine’s collection. This tour is free and open to the public. ...
Culture Fest Fridays: Ireland
Children's Museum of Richmond, Downtown 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VAA monthly cultural celebration for the entire family. This event is in partnership with Culture Encounters, a local nonprofit organization. Immerse yourself in diverse global cultures through live performances, culinary delights, and arts and crafts. Free with museum admission. Experience the essence of each culture with live music, dance, or theatrical demonstrations. Savor authentic dishes ...
First Fridays at VMHC
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAThe museum will stay open later for this family-friendly event. Between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm, the museum will offer free admission to the galleries, specials in the Café, access to food trucks, live music, and family-centered activities. ...
Secrets of the Sea: Opening Weekend
Science Museum of Virginia 2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, United StatesThe Science Museum is debuting the new giant screen film Secrets of the Sea on March 1 and to celebrate, they’re diving in head-first. On opening weekend March 2 and 3, they’re washing away all the other films from the schedule and making a big splash with the new offering. On Saturday, March 2, Secrets ...
Passion Academy Dance Performance
Children's Museum of Richmond, Downtown 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VAA Dance demonstration by Passion Dance Academy. Watch these kids light up the stage. Free with museum admission. ...
2024 RFM Summer Camp Expo
Dewey Gottwald Center, Science Museum of Virginia 2500 West Broad Street, RichmondDay camps, sleepaway camps, and other family-focused organizations will be on-hand to help you plan your kids' best summer ever. Art, cooking, STEM, music, sports, and multi-activity camps will have information, games and activities for the kids, and chances to win fun prizes. Expo visitors can enter to win a 2-night mountain lodge stay and ...
$10 Days
Science Museum of Virginia 2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, United StatesCelebrate reopening on Mondays by making the first one only $10 to visit! Science Museum members and children two and younger, as well as active-duty military, retired military, veterans, and teachers with ID receive free exhibition admission every day. Further discounted tickets are available through the Museums for All program. Dome features require additional tickets. ...
Sunrise Science-From Engineer to Executive: How STEM Can Shape Diverse Paths
Science Museum of Virginia 2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, United StatesIn this talk, Senior Vice President of Loyalty for Latin America at Mastercard Mariana Fonseca Medina will share her inspirational journey of challenging misconceptions in a male-dominated field. She will showcase how her civil engineering background transitioned into a kaleidoscopic career in different industries with roles in finance, marketing, consulting and strategy in numerous Latin ...
Celtic Line Dancing with RPAA
Children's Museum of Richmond, Downtown 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VAJoin Allisen Learnard from RPAA as she demonstrates Celtic Line Dancing and teaches you to join along. Free with museum admission. ...
Petersburg Civil War Roundtable: The Man Who Lost the Civil War Twice
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VASpeaker Matthew C. Hulbert will discuss, “The Man Who Lost the Civil War Twice: The Life and Legend of Major John Newman Edwards.” ...
Planting a Garden with Shalom Farms
Children's Museum of Richmond, Chesterfield 6629 Lake Harbour Dr., Midlothian, VA, United StatesShalom Farms, a local Richmond non-profit, will show you how to grow and start a garden at home. Free with museum admission. ...
Planting a Garden with Shalom Farms
Children's Museum of Richmond, Downtown 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VAShalom Farms, a local Richmond non-profit, will show you how to grow and start a garden at home. Free with museum admission. ...
Special Focus Tour: Dining in Lenten Tudor England
Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United StatesA look at culinary customs during Shakespeare’s lifetime in the Lenten season. What was dining like in Elizabethan England? What Tudor era recipes were prepared and traditions upheld? A brief talk is followed by a guided tour through seasonal displays in Agecroft Hall’s Great Hall, Dining Parlor, and Tudor Kitchen. ...
Sensory Friendly Nights
Children's Museum of Richmond, Downtown 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VAA night for families with children with disabilities on the third Friday of each month. Families can register in advance via the link below or can register in-person upon arrival. A cool down room will be available and sensory supports provided. ...
Bella Ballerina Pop Up Dance Classes
Children's Museum of Richmond, Chesterfield 6629 Lake Harbour Dr., Midlothian, VA, United StatesPop-up ballet classes provided by Bella Ballerina. No registration is required. Free with museum admission. Repeats the third Thursday of each month through June. ...
159th Breakthrough Battle Anniversary
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VAThe Park is hosting a full schedule of activities and programs open to walk-in visitors. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear author presentations, living history portraying soldiers and civilians, and artillery demonstrations. Visitors can experience encounters all day with civilians at Tudor Hall and sharpshooters and skirmishers on the Breakthrough Battlefield with reenactors. Additional ...
Special Focus Tour: Myths, Legends, and Folktales: Storytelling with Young Dauntesey
Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United StatesJoin tour guide Matt Rowlett in character as a member of the Dauntesey family for a lively retelling of English and Celtic tales. Experience storytelling as a guest in the house during the mid-17th century. Stories include The Friar and the Merchant and The Lady Prioress and the Lusty Knaves, an Arthurian legend, stories from ...
Special Focus Tour: Myths, Legends, and Folktales: Storytelling with Young Dauntesey
Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United StatesJoin tour guide Matt Rowlett in character as a member of the Dauntesey family for a lively retelling of English and Celtic tales. Experience storytelling as a guest in the house during the mid-17th century. Stories include "The Friar and the Merchant" and "The Lady Prioress and the Lusty Knaves," an Arthurian legend, stories from ...
Tutus & Ties on Tuesdays
Children's Museum of Richmond, Downtown 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VAMovement and play are good for children’s bodies and brains. In fact, movement can help increase memory, perception, language comprehension, attention, emotional understanding, and decision making. In the Playhouse kids will dress up and move, move, move. This event is free with Museum admission. ...
Julia Child: A Recipe for Life
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAJulia Child’s insatiable curiosity and tenacious spirit drove her to endlessly try, test, prove, and communicate how to make delicious food. Learning to cook empowered Julia and she in turn empowered others, profoundly transforming American cuisine and food culture. Visitors will journey through Julia’s life, as she explored the world and discovered her sense of ...