The Shockoe Institute unveils “Expanding Freedom” at Main Street Station, an immersive exhibit exploring slavery’s legacy and inspiring civic action through history.
Browsing: Black History
Discover Richmond’s past and present as the Valentine’s 2026 History Tours return, with over 100 guided walking, biking, and bus experiences.
Celebrate the accomplishments of African Americans who’ve contributed to our nation, and particularly our region, during Black History Month.
Sadeqa Johnson’s latest novel is an emotionally rich exploration of loss, connection, and resilience.
Explore Virginia’s history with the free Virginia 250 Passport, guiding visitors to 70 sites statewide with stamps, discounts, prizes and more.
Bringing together artifacts and rich stories from across the Commonwealth, “Un/Bound: Free Black Virginians, 1619-1865” at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) will tell the stories of free…
Meet the Townes family, who’ve been lending its expertise to the governor and governor’s family in Virginia’s Executive Mansion.
The Valentine – in the heart of Richmond – is celebrating its 125th anniversary and more than a century of serving history-loving families and their students!
As a graduate of Howard and the president of VSU, HBCU pride is ingrained in Dr. Makola Abdullah’s DNA. Learn more about this husband, father, and leader.
The third annual Run Richmond 16.19, the cultural run-or-walk event from the Djimon Hounsou Foundation, is slated for September 21, 2024, in collaboration with the Black History Museum and Cultural…
VMHC will unveil new exhibition to honors the legacy of the Rosenwald Schools, established to educate Black students during the Jim Crow era. Coming this month!
Wife, mother, grandmother, and Richmond legend – Desirée Roots has been singing, acting, dancing, and lighting up stages in the region for fifty years!