Richmond SailFest brings tall ships to the James River this June, celebrating America’s 250th with history, hands-on learning, and family fun.
Browsing: History
The Shockoe Institute unveils “Expanding Freedom” at Main Street Station, an immersive exhibit exploring slavery’s legacy and inspiring civic action through history.
Discover Richmond’s past and present as the Valentine’s 2026 History Tours return, with over 100 guided walking, biking, and bus experiences.
Discover powerful immigrant stories shaping Virginia in “We The People” at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, on display March 21–Sept. 7.
Riverfront Canal Cruises is set to launch its 26th season of historic tours and private charters.
To celebrate its 100th birthday, we’re taking you to Maymont – its past, present, and future.
Maymont Mansion reopens after a two-year preservation project with a free open house, tours, live music and Jazz Age flair on March 21.
Celebrate the accomplishments of African Americans who’ve contributed to our nation, and particularly our region, during Black History Month.
The Valentine is set to host its annual Winter Wander event, Sunday, December 14th, from noon until 4:00 PM.
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…
Give Me Liberty: Virginia and the Forging of a Nation exhibit explores events, and Virginians who helped create the new U.S.A.