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1015 East Clay Street
Richmond, VA 23219 United States Get Directions
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Winter Wander

The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United States

Take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage, enjoy a performance, and partake in refreshments and family crafts. Plus, tour the historic Court End neighborhood and hop on a free shuttle to visit nearby cultural sites for open houses and other activities. ...

Free

Short Stories Tour – Richmond Retail

The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United States

What can three objects tell us about Richmond history? Join this 30-minute gallery tour uncovering fascinating objects in the Valentine’s collection. This week explore stories from Richmond’s retail history. ...

Free

Controversy/History | Too Damn High! Medical Costs & Access to Quality Care

The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United States

Returning for the 12th year, the Valentine’s Controversy/History series invites Richmonders to take stock of our city’s most pressing issues and ask: why is the cost of thriving in Richmond so high? Each conversation provides a forum for exploring the challenges facing the Richmond community and dive into historical context, quantitative data, and solution-oriented thinking ...

Free

Short Stories Tour – Indigenous Heritage

The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United States

What can three objects tell us about Richmond history? A 30-minute gallery tour uncovering fascinating objects in the Valentine’s collection. This week explore stories of Indigenous Heritage. This tour is free and open to the public. ...

Free

Short Stories Tour – Spooky Short Stories

The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United States

What can three objects tell us about Richmond history? Join this 30-minute gallery tour uncovering fascinating objects in the Valentine’s collection. This week explore spooky Richmond stories in honor of Halloween. This tour is free and open to the public. ...

Free

Collections Connections LIVE!

The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United States

Beginning in 1824, the Marquis de Lafayette, the last surviving general of the Revolutionary War, made a tour of the United States of America. Virginians and Richmonders received him as a hero. He was welcomed with dances, monuments, and ceremony held in his honor every stop along the way. In honor of the 200th anniversary ...

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Capturing Richmond – “Style Weekly” Photographer Panel

The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United States

Hear from a selection of the photographers who captured the faces and stories of Richmond over the decades for local news outlet Style Weekly. Discuss the stories behind images featured in Portraits: The “Style Weekly” Photograph Archive and the ongoing process to document the life and culture of our region. Registration is required. ...

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Event Series The Oasis: A High Noon Summer Concert Series

The Oasis: A High Noon Summer Concert Series

The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United States

Join the Valentine on select Thursdays throughout the summer for a reprieve from daily life. Visitors, neighbors, and guests can relax in the historic green space, enjoy a diverse lineup of live music, and take a break from the daily grind. 2024 ScheduleAugust 1st | The Funk MastersAugust 8th | Tiara & Andrew ...

Free

RVA Music Lovers Bus Tour

The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United States

In honor of 804 Day and in partnership with Shockoe Records and Richmond Music Week, join the Valentine for a journey through the city’s vibrant music scene, past and present. From iconic music stores, to legendary concert venues and the artists that put Richmond on the map, uncover hidden histories and infamous Richmond music stories ...

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Origin Stories: Court End Neighborhood Walking Tour

The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United States

Explore Richmond’s origin stories in the Valentine’s Court End Neighborhood. One of the oldest Richmond neighborhoods, Court End grew into an affluent area in close proximity to the newly established Virginia State Capitol during the early 19th century. On this downtown walking tour, you’ll discover stories of early Richmonders and surviving architectural gems nestled among ...

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Richmond Short Stories Tour

The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United States

A 30-minute gallery tour uncovering fascinating objects in the Valentine’s collection. This tour is free and open to the public. ...

Free

Controversy/History – Beyond the Information Age: Supporting Truth-Based Media

The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United States

This community conversation will address the history of media, and how it’s been used both to perpetuate bias and conversely, spread truth. The panel, featuring digital and print professionals, will share their visions for a more equitable future in news coverage. ...

Free

Sculpting History Tour and Conversation

The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United States

Join Curator of General Collections, Christina Vida, for an intimate conversation in the Valentine’s newest exhibition Sculpting History at the Valentine Studio: Art, Power and the “Lost Cause” American Myth. Through artworks sculpted by Edward Valentine as well as documents, images, quotes and big questions, we will explore how the Lost Cause myth reframed the ...

Free

Murals of Jackson Ward Walking Tour

The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United States

Join experienced tour guides to explore the diversity of one of city’s most vibrant neighborhoods. 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 today, and explore how art is telling the story of ...

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Highlights of Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour

The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United States

Join experienced guides in Richmond as you 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 2 miles and involves several inclines. Comfortable shoes and water are recommended. ...

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Highlights of Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour

The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United States

Join experienced guides in Richmond as you 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 2 miles and involves several inclines. Comfortable shoes and water are recommended. ...

$

Murals of Jackson Ward Walking Tour

The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United States

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 today, explore how art is telling the story of Jackson Ward. ...

$

Highlights of Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour

The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United States

Join experienced guides in Richmond as you 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 2 miles and involves several inclines. Comfortable shoes and water are recommended. ...

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Figures of Freedom Downtown Walking Tour

The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United States

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 for women, and more. Easy, 1-mile walk includes a scavenger hunt for kids. Kids are free. ...

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Teacher Workshop: Museum Collections in the Classrooms

The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United States

Hear about how schools in the region are inviting the Valentine into their classroom to dig deep in to our region’s stories. Learn about how you can integrate primary sources and project based learning into your classroom so students can explore community history. Advanced registration is required, and space is limited. ...

Free
Event Series Walking Tours

Walking Tours

The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United States

Experienced tour guides teach about Richmond history during a variety of tours. No tours on June 11. ...

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Freedom on the Capital Trail – History Walking Tour

The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United States

In partnership with Virginia Capital Trail Foundation, join Richmond’s most experienced guides for a Shockoe Bottom tour starting on the Capital Trail. ...

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Event Series Walking Tours

Walking Tours

The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United States

Experienced tour guides teach about Richmond history during a variety of tours. ...

$

Women in the Wickham House

The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United States

During the 19th and 20th centuries, the women who inhabited this historic home navigated the social, cultural, and economic limitations of their times. On this tour, discuss new research into the lives of the women who lived and worked in the home, and the stark contrasts between their lives as mothers, daughters and enslaved laborers. ...

Free

Wickham House Garden Short Story

The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United States

A Valentine staff member will share a new lens into Richmond history and highlight a few diverse Richmond Stories on display. ...

Free

Women in the Wickham House

The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United States

During the 19th and 20th centuries, the women who inhabited this historic home navigated the social, cultural, and economic limitations of their times. On this tour, we’ll discuss new research into the lives of the women who lived and worked in the home, and the stark contrasts between their lives as mothers, daughters and enslaved ...

Free

Richmond Short Stories Tour

The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United States

A 30-minute gallery tour uncovering fascinating objects in the Valentine’s Collection. In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ll explore stories of trailblazing Richmond women. ...

Free
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