Samurai Armor 101

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

This class offers a glimpse into the life and culture of the elite Japanese warriors known as samurai. Students will have the opportunity to learn the history of the samurai ...

$

Mother’s Day Peony Picnic

Historic Tuckahoe 12601 River Road, Richmond, Virginia, United States

Enjoy the beautiful grounds and gardens of Tuckahoe during peony season. Bring your own picnic lunch, or grab some from a food truck, and celebrate mom with the whole family. ...

$

160th Anniversary of the Battle of Cold Harbor

Cold Harbor Battlefield, Richmond National Battlefield Park 5515 Anderson_Wright Drive, Mechanicsville

Explore the 160th Anniversary of the Battle of Cold Harbor, site of the 1864 battle between United States and Confederate armies. This year’s event features living history demonstrations, including Ulysses ...

Free

Liberty or Death Church Tours

St. John's Church 2401 E. Broad Street, Richmond, VA

Visit St. John's Church, the location of the Second Virginia Convention, and hear the fascinating story of Patrick Henry and his 'Liberty or Death" speech in the heady days on ...

$

Special Focus Tour: Dining with Shakespeare

Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United States

In commemoration of the Bard, William Shakespeare, join tour guide Tracy Weldon for a look at culinary customs during Shakespeare’s lifetime in Elizabethan England. A brief talk is followed by ...

$

History and Culture Day: Jones – Stewart Mansion Tours

Chippokes Plantation State Park 695 Chippokes Park Rd, Surry, VA

This historical building tour is designed to highlight the architecture of the time, designs, furnishings, special touches, ornate decor, and stories within the walls of the Jones-Stewart Mansion. The Jones-Stewart ...

Free

Liberty or Death Reenactment

St. John's Church 2401 E. Broad Street, Richmond, VA

Witness Patrick Henry convince his fellow Delegates to take up arms against the King.9:30 PM Visitor Center Opens for walk-up Ticket Sales. Call 804.648.5015 to confirm availability.10:00 AM Tour presentation ...

$

RVA Music Lovers Bus Tour

The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United States

In honor of 804 Day and in partnership with Shockoe Records and Richmond Music Week, join the Valentine for a journey through the city’s vibrant music scene, past and present. ...

$
Event Series Jammin’ on the James

Jammin’ on the James

Wilton House Museum 215 S. Wilton Rd., Richmond, VA

On the second Saturday of each month this summer for an outdoor concert at Wilton, featuring local bands Sharkk Heartt and Sam Rae, Cary Street Ramblers, and 64 Crayons. Pack ...

$

Special Focus Garden Walk Tour with Virginia Voice

Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United States

In partnership with Virginia Voice, enjoy a guided garden tour that includes a live audio description for the visually impaired. This tactile tour highlights Agecroft Hall's formal gardens and seasonal ...

$

The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond Open House

The Shepherd's Center of Richmond 5101 Monument Avenue, Suite 105, Richmond, VA

A nonprofit, educational, and service organization for older adults welcomes newcomers to visit the office, meet existing volunteers, and learn about the lifelong learning programs and volunteer opportunities available. There ...

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

Falling Creek Ironworks Event

Falling Creek Ironworks Park 6407 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond

Discover the early industrial history of Chesterfield while learning about the impact of iron production in the New World. Activities include guided tours, music, living history, Native American drumming and ...

Free

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 ...

$

Special Focus Tour: Autumn Garden Walk (10am)

Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United States

Take this 45-minute guided outdoor tour to learn about the legacy of our formal gardens. Learn about Tudor monarch Henry VIII’s gardening passion, Renaissance gardens, historic harvest festivals, and 20th ...

$

Special Focus Tour: Autumn Garden Walk (11am)

Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United States

Take this 45-minute guided outdoor tour to learn about the legacy of our formal gardens. Learn about Tudor monarch Henry VIII’s gardening passion, Renaissance gardens, historic harvest festivals, and 20th ...

$

Ghosts Walk at Night

Hanover Tavern 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover, VA

Those who dare will tour the Haunted Hanover Tavern, Historic Courthouse, and Old Stone Jail. Along the way, you’ll meet a ghastly cast of historical characters as they recount ghostly ...

$

Richmond Women of the Gilded Age Walking Tour

Bolling Haxall House 211 EAST FRANKLIN STREET, Richmond

On this downtown walking tour, experienced tour guides will explore stories of Richmond women leaders through the sites, figures, and perspectives that influenced Richmond during a decade of significant change. ...

$

Haunted Lantern Tours

Magnolia Grange House Museum 10020 Iron Bridge Road, Chesterfield, VA

Spend the evening discovering the haunting history of Chesterfield. Take a guided tour of historic Magnolia Grange and Castlewood and experience some of the more documented ghost stories. This program ...

Free

Historic Cemeteries Walking Tour Series | Woodland

Woodland Cemetery 2300 Magnolia Rd, Richmond, VA

Established in 1916 as a rural garden cemetery park, this landscape became overgrown and fell into disrepair as families moved away or died out. Witness the miraculous transformation begun in ...

$

Eat. Talk. Connect.: A Cultural Immersion

Scott's Addition Scott's Addition, Richmond

Not just a dinner—it’s a passport to discovering new cultures through food, conversation, and shared experiences. This bi-monthly adults event is your chance to engage meaningfully with a culture different ...

$

Short Stories Tour – Spooky Short Stories

The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United States

What can three objects tell us about Richmond history? Join this 30-minute gallery tour uncovering fascinating objects in the Valentine’s collection. This week explore spooky Richmond stories in honor of ...

Free

Virginia Thanksgiving Festival

Berkeley Plantation 12602 Harrison Landing Road, Charles City, VA, United States

The festivities begin at 11:00 a.m. with the Colonial period re-enactors, encampment. petting zoo, parade, tribal dancers, choral groups, and musicians. Families take part in Colonial games, dancing, and demonstrations. ...

$
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