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Julia Child: A Recipe for Life
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAJulia 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 ...
Stories at the Museum
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAAimed 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 ...
Fun in the Sun: Virginians on Vacation
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAIt’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 ...
July 4th Ceremony
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAThe 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 ...
Julia Highlight Tour
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAJulia 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. Julia Child: A Recipe for Life explores the key ingredients that led to Julia’s personal evolution ...
Stories at the Museum
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAYour 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 ...
Through the Spectacles of Ethiopia: Garveyism, Black Judaism and the Virginia Commonwealth
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAThis 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 ...
First Fridays at VMHC
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAOn 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 ...
Front Lawn Fun
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAHow 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 ...
Spring Home School Open House
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAHomeschoolers 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. ...
First Fridays at VMHC
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAOn 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. ...
First Fridays at VMHC
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAThe 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. ...
Becoming Citizens
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAIn 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 ...
Junior League of Richmond’s 79th Annual Book & Author Event
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAA 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 ...
Experience RVA – An Insider’s Introduction to the Richmond Region
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAThis 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. ...
Julia Child Cook Off
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAA 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 ...
BeyondBags
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAUnique experience packages, RVA favorites, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, mystery bags, and surprises along the way. The museum’s limited time exhibition, Julia Child: A Recipe for Life, has inspired this year’s French theme. Food and beverages, fun-filled activities, and an auction of beautiful designer and luxury handbags, accessories, and unique dining and experience packages. Benefits CancerLINC’s mission ...
Hidden in Plain Sight: Concealing Enslavement in American Visual Culture
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAIn an illustrated lecture, Rachel Stephens will share her recently published findings addressing themes of concealment regarding the art of slavery. Her book tracks the ways that artwork was used by proslavery supporters to justify the institution. ...
Sensory Friendly Mornings
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAExperience the Museum galleries in a calm, crowd-free environment. Interact with replica objects and our accessibility-trained Museum staff along the way. The Museum's gallery experience will be modified with sound and lighting adjustments, limited crowds, no films, and other accommodations geared toward audiences with sensory sensitivities. Registration is free. Space is limited. ...
Spring Break Activities at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAJoin VMHC Education for offerings celebrating the newest exhibition “Julia Child: A Recipe for Life.” All offerings are walk-up and included with daily admission, unless specified otherwise on the linked event listings. ...
Spring Break Activities at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAJoin VMHC Education for offerings celebrating the newest exhibition “Julia Child: A Recipe for Life.” All offerings are walk-up and included with admission, unless specified otherwise on the linked event listings. Daily Schedule:• Monday, April 1sto All Day: Food Themed Crafts in Bluford Classroom (elementary age)o 1:30-2:00 Highlight Tour of Julia Child exhibition (upper elementary ...
The Tory’s Wife: A Woman and Her Family in Revolutionary America
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAJane Spurgin was a patriot who supported the Revolution. Her husband was a loyalist who fought for the king. When the war was over, William abandoned his family, leaving Jane to fight to keep the home she and her children were faced with losing because of his Toryism. That fight led her to demand “the ...
Student Webinar
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAThis program examines the ways in which Virginians dealt with rebuilding and reunification after the Civil War. Particular attention is paid to the impacts of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments. Students will explore the promises and progress of Reconstruction and the origins of Jim Crow laws & steps taken to disenfranchise African Americans. Recommended ...
Untold Power: The Fascinating Rise and Complex Legacy of First Lady Edith Wilson
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAJust over a century ago a woman became the nation’s first acting president. In fact, she was born in 1872, and her name was Edith Bolling Galt Wilson. She climbed her way out of Appalachian poverty and in 1919 effectively acted as the first female president of the United States when her husband, Woodrow Wilson, ...
First Family
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAThe children of Martha Washington’s son by her first marriage were born into life in the public eye, well-known as George Washington’s family. By turns petty and powerful, glamorous and cruel, the Custises used Washington as a means to enhance their own power and status. As enslavers committed to the American empire, the Custis family ...
Naturalization Ceremony for New Citizens
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VACelebrate America this President's Day by welcoming new citizens at the citizenship ceremony. ...
3rd Annual Intersecting History Community Conversation
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAHear a panel of outstanding women leaders discuss how women continue to be on the frontlines of arts, culture, and the modern-day freedom movement at Virginia Museum of History & Culture. This event brings together area museums to engage residents, promote hope and healing. ...
Marshall Scholar Series: Richard Haass
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAAn evening with Dr. Richard Haass, diplomat and renowned policymaker, for a discussion of his most recent book, The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens, a provocative guide to re-envision citizenship if American democracy is to survive. Haass argues that rights alone cannot provide the basis for a functioning, much less flourishing, ...
National Day of Racial Healing Concert
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAAn evening of soul-stirring music, poetry, and canvas art in observance of The National Day of Racial Healing inspired by the life of Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr. From the Classics to the Motown Sound, experience creative collaborative energy, coming together with a message of hope and inclusion. Art Auction featuring the work of ...
Chocolate Making Demos at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VADiscover the ways in which chocolate was prepared and enjoyed in 18th-century Virginia and see reproduction cooking tools in action. Plus, sample American Heritage Chocolate, and purchase some to take home or enjoy a hot chocolate in the Museum Café. Drop in anytime between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm every Saturday in December. ...