March 2019
Fresh Paint: Murals Inspired by the Story of Virginia
This unprecedented exhibition brings together original large-scale artwork created by Virginia-based artists with historical objects, books, letters, diaries, and photographs from the museum's world-class collection of nine million items representing the story of Virginia. The walls inside the Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Gallery will be transformed with fresh paint and expressive reflections on Virginia’s past. Using the mural aesthetic to blend the present with the past, the exhibit is the first of its kind for a history museum in the Commonwealth.
Find out more »100 Years
A story of love and war from WWI, as told through journals and letters between Sophie and Sylvester, young newlyweds from Roanoke, Virginia. The Historical Reading Series presented by Quill Theatre features some of Richmond's finest actors and directors bringing original theatrical events alive in vivacious staged readings at a fascinating variety of historically-important venues.
Find out more »Behind the Scenes Tour: What’s Your Sign
Examine the women’s rights movements in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries through ephemera. From protest signs to knit caps, come learn how Virginia women fought against injustices in the Commonwealth.
Find out more »April 2019
Stories at the Museum
This family friendly program features special educator-led readings of children's history books and a craft activity.
Find out more »Stories at the Museum
Enjoy a group reading of a history-themed book and a craft activity.
Find out more »Stories at the Museum
Enjoy a group reading of a history-themed book and a craft activity.
Find out more »May 2019
Stories at the Museum
This family friendly program features special educator-led readings of children's history books and a craft activity.
Find out more »June 2019
Stories at the Museum
This family friendly program features special educator-led readings of children's history books and a craft activity.
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