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Event Series Stories at the Museum

Stories at the Museum

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

Aimed at early elementary learners, this educator led Stories at the Museum program will feature a read-aloud story time in a related museum gallery, paired with a craft activity. Your Stories at the Museum ticket includes admission (please purchase a ticket for each member of your party), so feel free to stay afterwards and enjoy ...

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Event Series Traveling Bricks: An Exhibtion Made of LEGO Bricks

Traveling Bricks: An Exhibition Made of LEGO Bricks

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

As the LEGO Group opens its first and only U.S. manufacturing plant in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Embark an exciting journey through transportation history—one brick at a time. In its first continental United States appearance, this exhibition features more than 100 models of iconic land, air, sea, and space vehicles constructed from nearly 1 million ...

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Free Admission to VMHC on Election Day with “I Voted” Sticker

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

Free Admission on Election Day: Show your “I voted” sticker when you visit the Virginia Museum of History and Culture and receive free admission to the museum galleries, including the museum’s newest exhibition Traveling Bricks: An Exhibition Made of LEGO Bricks. To receive free admission, simply check in at the guest services desk when you ...

Free
Event Series First Fridays at the VMHC

First Fridays at the VMHC

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

On the first Friday of each month, the museum will stay open later for this family-friendly event. The museum will offer free admission to the galleries, specials in the Café, access to food trucks, live music, and family-centered activities. ...

Free

Virginia Vines

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

This year’s event will feature wine selections from some of Virginia’s best wineries and vineyards, live jazz, food trucks, and after-hours access to the museum’s newest exhibition, Traveling Bricks: An Exhibition Made of LEGO Bricks. Representatives from each winery will be on hand to provide information about their vineyard and tasting notes for their selections. ...

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Virginia Vines

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

Celebrate Virginia wine month with the this wine festival. ...

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Trick or Treat at VMHC

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

Participating partners will set up spooky stations throughout the museum for kids to safely trick or treat for candy and other free giveaways. There will also be crafts, games, a Halloween band, bounce house, trackless train, chocolate making demos, and free museum admission, which includes access to Traveling Bricks, an exhibition made of LEGO bricks. ...

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Fall Homeschool Open House

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

Join VMHC Education for a free Homeschool Open House. ...

Free

The Constitution of Virginia—Then and Now

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

The same month and year that a Virginian drafted the Declaration of Independence, Virginians wrote and ratified the original Constitution of Virginia, a document that parallels America’s road to and from the Revolution. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of emeritus University of Virginia Law Professor A.E. Dick Howard’s seminal work, "Commentaries ...

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Event Series Collections Up Close: Snapped! Tales of Murder and Mayhem

Collections Up Close: Snapped! Tales of Murder and Mayhem

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

In this series, VMHC staff curate displays featuring some of the museum’s millions of artifacts and manuscripts that are not currently on exhibit. In addition to a themed presentation, guests are led on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the museum’s storage areas to examine the museum’s collection up close while interacting with VMHC staff members. ...

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Becoming Citizens – Citizenship Preparation Class

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

In this 7–session course, museum staff will prepare students to successfully complete the U.S. citizenship test. Like other citizenship courses, students will learn the civics and history lessons necessary to pass the citizenship examination. Unlike other citizenship classes, this course, held at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, offers students opportunities to personally interact ...

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A Better Life For Their Children: A Rosenwald Schools Journey

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

In 1912 Julius Rosenwald and Booker T. Washington launched an ambitious program to partner with Black communities across the segregated South to build public schools for Black children. Author, photographer, and exhibition curator Andrew Feiler will share images and stories from his extraordinary journey into the history of Rosenwald schools. The lecture will be followed ...

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Conrad M. Hall Symposium for Virginia History

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

Historians, practitioners, and members of the public gather to explore our shared past. Featuring panels and presentations that highlight groundbreaking research into Virginia history, tailored gallery tours that celebrate Virginia creations, and a special keynote lecture, the symposium links past with present to inspire future generations. The keynote lecture "Remaking Southern Identity in Reconstruction-Era Virginia: ...

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Event Series Julia Child: A Recipe for Life

Julia Child: A Recipe for Life

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

Julia Child’s insatiable curiosity and tenacious spirit drove her to endlessly try, test, prove, and communicate how to make delicious food. Learning to cook empowered Julia and she in turn empowered others, profoundly transforming American cuisine and food culture. Visitors will journey through Julia’s life, as she explored the world and discovered her sense of ...

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Front Lawn Fun

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

How did kids play in the past? Toys like Jacks, Jacob’s Ladders, and YoYos have been found around the world for thousands of years. You will get the chance to play with colonial-era replicas of these games, as well as take part in slinky races down our front steps, giant checkers on the lawn, and ...

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You’ll Do: A Southern History of Marrying for Reasons other Than Love

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

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 racial inequalities. At the same time, this history also shows that by making marriage the preferred solution, it has become it harder to implement better, ...

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Virginia Brews

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

This year’s event will feature a selection of brews from across the Commonwealth, live music, food trucks, and access to all of the museum’s exhibitions, including access to the museum’s newest exhibitions, Julia Child: A Recipe for Life and  A Better Life for Their Children: Julius Rosenwald, Booker T. Washington, and the 4,978 Schools That Changed America.  ...

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Julia Highlight Tour

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

Join members of the VMHC Education team as they guide you through: Interactive "The French Chef" television set, Video, audio, and photography documenting Julia, her distinctive voice, and her extraordinary contributions to the culinary world, sounds and smells of Julia’s kitchen, and Virginia's connections to Julia's story. Once you have purchased your museum ticket, meet ...

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Event Series Fun in the Sun: Virginians on Vacation

Fun in the Sun: Virginians on Vacation

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

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 have been finding ways to relax. Explore the history of some of the Commonwealth’s many amazing destinations to have some fun. 10:30 AM and 2:00 ...

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July 4th Ceremony

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

The Ceremony and Reception are free and open to the public. Entry to the ceremony is first come. The ceremony will streamed live on YouTube and Facebook. 11:00am - 12:00pm - Naturalization Ceremony officiated by Judge Roger Gregory (Ceremony held inside the Robins Family Forum with limited seating)12:00pm - 1:00pm - Celebrate America's newest citizens ...

Free

Event Series Stories at the Museum

Stories at the Museum

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

Your Stories at the Museum ticket includes admission (please purchase a ticket for each member of your party), so feel free to stay afterwards and enjoy the exhibits on display. Please note: this is not a drop in program, and will start on time. See below for the June schedule of stories and crafts: June ...

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Through the Spectacles of Ethiopia: Garveyism, Black Judaism and the Virginia Commonwealth

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

This project, led by Dr. Ma’asehyahu Isra-Ul, founder of the Black Judaic Heritage Center, aims to delve into the intersection of Garveyism, Black Judaism, and early 20th-century Virginia. This research project explores the influence of Marcus Garvey's philosophy on Black Judaic/Jewish groups in Virginia, highlighting their unique perspective on religion and identity, and it seeks ...

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First Fridays at VMHC

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

On the first Friday of each month, the museum will stay open later for this family-friendly event. Between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm, the museum will offer free admission to the galleries, specials in the Café, access to food trucks, live music, and family-centered activities. For the June edition of First Fridays, the VMHC partners ...

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Spring Home School Open House

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

Homeschoolers are invited to an open house to view the newest exhibition, "Julia Child: A Recipe for Life" and explore Virginia's food history. Please view the schedule of activities: Young Chef’s Academy pasta making demonstration exhibits, crafts and stories (Prek-Elem), hands-On stations, and scavenger hunts. ...

Free

First Fridays at VMHC

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

On the first Friday of each month, the museum will stay open later for this family-friendly event. Between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm, the museum will offer free admission to the galleries, specials in the Café, access to food trucks, live music, and family-centered activities. ...

Free
Event Series First Fridays at VMHC

First Fridays at VMHC

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

The museum will stay open later for this family-friendly event. Between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm, the museum will offer free admission to the galleries, specials in the Café, access to food trucks, live music, and family-centered activities. ...

Free

Becoming Citizens

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

In this 7–session course, museum staff will prepare students to successfully complete the U.S. citizenship test. Like other citizenship courses, students will learn the civics and history lessons necessary to pass the citizenship examination. Unlike other citizenship classes, this course offers students opportunities to personally interact with original historical objects, maps, books, and documents and ...

Free

Junior League of Richmond’s 79th Annual Book & Author Event

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

A cocktail hour featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres from Champagne Taste and will have a card bar. At 7:00 p.m. the author presentations and virtual event will begin. Features six distinguished authors and will allow you to discover new authors and books while supporting the Junior League of Richmond and its mission. The Virginia Museum of ...

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Experience RVA – An Insider’s Introduction to the Richmond Region

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

This two-day intensive program, in collaboration with the Greater Richmond Partnership, provides a deeper understanding of the area through a highly curated deep-dive into the region’s history, institutions, leadership, collaborations, and pathways to community engagement. For executives and their spouses/partners new to the Richmond region and/or their role. ...

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Julia Child Cook Off

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

A celebration of Richmond’s food scene and VMHC’s newest temporary exhibit, "Julia Child: A Recipe for Life." The Julia Child Cookoff challenges restaurants around Richmond to reimagine one of their own dishes with a French or Julia-inspired twist. Participants will be able to sample these dishes, vote on their favorites, and explore the exhibition during ...

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