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!
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We declared 2024 the Year of the Museum Gift Shop to showcase some amazing gift options. Enter to win a $100 gift card – good at Historic St. John’s Church!
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…
The work of photographers Scott Elmquist, Chad Hunt, Jay Paul, and others, “Portraits: The Style Weekly Photograph Archive” is on display at The Valentine.
A comprehensive civics resource for Virginia students, Civics Connects units will be introduced throughout the year, beginning in July 2024.
A new Visitor Center is coming to Downtown Richmond thanks to a partnership between Richmond Region Tourism and The Valentine – slated to open in September.
It’s summer, which means it’s time to put up your feet and take some time off! From hot springs, to beaches, to hikes, and rollercoasters, for hundreds of years, Virginians…
On July 20, 1774, the citizens of Hanover County met at the courthouse to elect representatives for the upcoming First Virginia Convention at Williamsburg. Patrick Henry and John Syme were…
Commemorating the enslaved Africans and African Americans who built and sustained Stratford Hall and the Lee family for generations. This will be a full day of remembering and honoring those…
This living history event brings to life the experiences of fighting in the Pacific Theater and the home front during World War II. Guests will have the chance to learn…
An examination of such marriages, particularly in 18th and 19th century southern states, reveals how marriage has long been a widespread and effective means of counteracting class, gender, and even…
Discover the rich and varied heritage of this vibrant community we call home. Join to hear the stories of the people, places, and events through tours and hands-on activities
