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…
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Join experienced guides and explore the graves of rebels and rockers, politicians and Pulitzer prize winners, and, of course, two U.S. presidents. Please note that this tour is 1.5 to…
Join experienced guides and discover stories of Richmond’s earliest Indigenous inhabitants, enslaved people fighting to be free, Thomas Jefferson’s historic Statute of Religious Freedom, Dr. Mary Walker’s demands for equality…
Visit murals, revitalized buildings and historic homes, and learn the neighborhood’s rich history. Trace its evolution from immigrant working-class neighborhood, to the “Harlem of the South” and a modern community…
What History does not tell us is that members of the House of Burgesses enslaved men who also attended the convention, and that these men were just as affected by…
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…
Since 1976, St. John’s Church Foundation has presented historical reenactments of the Second Virginia Convention of March 1775 at its original location. Professional actors portray nine delegates — including Patrick…
Learn about World War II and celebrate our veterans’ service, both at home and overseas. This event is open to the public of all ages and will include lectures from…
This event brings to life the experiences of fighting in the Pacific Theater and the home front during World War II. Guests will learn from living historians portraying soldiers who…
A walking tour of historic Woodland Cemetery, the final resting place of African Americans from Richmond, Henrico, and surrounding areas. This tour will highlight the many influential people who are…
The Fairfield Foundation offers walk-in tours that discuss the early history of the 18th-century families buried at the site and the 19th-20th century history of the Catlett family, who built…
Veterans and active-duty military receive free admission to the VMHC on Monday, May 29. Great opportunity to check out “Apollo: When We Went to the Moon.”
