Restock your library at the VMHC's annual used book sale. Benefits VMHC Education initiatives. The sale is open to the public. Admission to the museum is not required to shop. ...
In 1819 John Adams came across a stunning story in his hometown newspaper that claimed that a full fourteen months before Jefferson crafted his own Declaration of Independence, a band of zealous Scots-Irish patriots, whiskey-loving Princeton scholars, and a fanatical frontier preacher in a remote corner of North Carolina had become the first Americans to ...
The Commonwealth of Virginia played a central role in United States involvement during the Cold War. With doomsday planning operations underway for World War III, the location of the Pentagon, CIA, and other federal agencies established Northern Virginia as an epicenter of decision-making. As Virginia military bases readied for a potential surprise attack by the ...
As the LEGO Group opens its first and only U.S. manufacturing plant in the Commonwealth of Virginia, VMHC guests can embark an exciting journey through transportation history—one brick at a time. In its first continental United States appearance, Traveling Bricks—one of the largest exhibits of its kind—features more than 100 models of iconic land, air, ...
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 ...
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. ...
Join the education team for a modified museum experience centered around the Traveling Bricks exhibition. Galleries will have low or no sound, as well as dimmed lights, for a sensory-friendly morning. Educators will also be on site with hands-on building activities. The Virginia Museum of History & Culture has partnered with the Autism Society of ...
A journey through history and discover the ways in which chocolate was prepared and enjoyed in 18th-century Virginia. Guests will have the opportunity to observe chocolate being made using reproduction cooking tools and equipment appropriate to the 18th century. Sample American Heritage Chocolate and purchase some to take home or enjoy a hot chocolate in ...
A LEGO Brickumentary looks at the impact of the LEGO brick and the innovative uses for it that have sprung up all over the world. Following the film, Ben Edlavitch, a season 4 competitor on Fox's LEGO Masters competition show, will discuss his connections to LEGO and its importance in his life. Registration is equired ...
Charles Cowlam’s career as a convict, spy, detective, congressional candidate, adventurer, and con artist spanned the Civil War, Reconstruction, and Gilded Age. His life touched many of the most prominent figures of the era, including Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, and Ulysses S. Grant. One contemporary newspaper reported that Cowlam “has as many aliases as there ...
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. ...
André Michaux was one of the most accomplished scientific explorers of North America before Lewis and Clark. But there is more to his story. During his decade-long American sojourn, Michaux found himself thrust into the middle of a vast international conspiracy. In his new book, Patrick Spero sheds new light on an incipient American political ...
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 ...
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. ...
Celebrate Virginia wine month with the this wine festival. ...
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. ...
Join VMHC Education for a free Homeschool Open House. ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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: ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 6th ...
