The 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 ...
Celebrate America this President's Day by welcoming new citizens at the citizenship ceremony. ...
Hear 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. ...
An 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, ...
An 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 ...
Discover 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. ...
Discover 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. ...
In the 1790s, partisan political battles threatened to tear the new nation apart. Under the Sedition Act, a person criticizing the government could be jailed. In response, the Kentucky Resolutions, drafted by Thomas Jefferson, declared that Kentucky could proclaim federal laws unconstitutional and “nullify” them. George Washington begged Patrick Henry to come out of retirement, ...
Discover 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. ...
The National Geographic Documentary Film, weaves together the stories of Black astronauts seeking to break the bonds of social injustice to reach for the stars, including Guion Bluford, Ed Dwight and Charles Bolden, among many others. Showtime is at 6:30 p.m., and the screening will be followed by a moderated Q&A with Leland Melvin, Virginia ...
Discover 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. ...
This family-friendly event includes free museum admission, cafe specials, and family activities. ...
Retired Astronauts Leland Melvin and Dr. Robert Satcher, who were the first two Black men flying in space on the same mission, will share the stage together to discuss their journey to space and the legacy of Black Astronauts. . ...
Join VMHC Education and guest host Emma Clark from The Poe Museum for a mythbust of The Pale Blue Eye (2022). Watch the film in advance, whenever or however works best for you, and then log into an interactive Zoom presentation where they'll talk about what's true, what's not, and make connections to their collections. ...
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. ...
VMHC is partnering with the Garden Club of Virginia to bring history to life through historical reflection and amazing floral creations representing the Commonwealth of Virginia and its rich landscapes. This program will feature special lectures, workshops, and other activities focused on Virginia history and horticulture, along with picturesque floral arrangements that tell powerful stories ...
Teachers are invited to a special evening Open House to kick off the school year. Members of the VMHC Education team will be on hand to answer questions about museum resources, show off some hands-on artifacts used in programming, and even walk you through making a paper straw rocket in honor of the Apollo: When ...
This event will feature samples of spirits produced by distillers from around the Commonwealth with live music, food trucks, and after-hours access to the museum’s newest exhibition, Apollo: When We Went to the Moon. Attendees must be 21 years of age or older and all guests must have a ticket. ...
Homeschoolers are invited to a day of outer space activities and free gallery admission. They will also be joined by their friends at NASA Wallops Flight Facility to host a rocket stomp activity, and Art on Wheels to host a galaxy inspired painting craft. Register online. ...
This free, family-friendly program will feature outdoor games and toys from yesteryear as well as space-themed activities in honor of their temporary exhibition, Apollo: When We Went to the Moon. Weather permitting, you’ll find them on their front lawn along Arthur Ashe Boulevard. ...
Experience 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. ...
Experience the Museum galleries in a calm, crowd-free environment. Interact with replica objects and their 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. ...
This free, family-friendly program will feature outdoor games and toys from yesteryear as well as space-themed activities in honor of the temporary exhibition, Apollo: When We Went to the Moon. Weather permitting, you’ll find them on the front lawn along Arthur Ashe Boulevard. ...
Focus on general Virginia history in the K through 12 classroom. Participants will enjoy a mix of exhibit tours, primary source analysis, object-based activities, guest speakers, and self-guided time to explore. Learn more and register online. ...
A Naturalization Ceremony with 75 candidates for citizenship taking the Oath of Allegiance inside the Robins Family Forum. Choose to attend in person or watch their livestream on Facebook or YouTube. ...
Play with colonial-era replica games, as well as take part in slinky races down the front steps, giant checkers on the lawn, and even try your luck in getting George Washington back home to Mount Vernon in a 19th century version of chutes and ladders. Plus, special space-themed activities (think rocket launches & astronaut training ...
Play with colonial-era replicas of games, as well as take part in slinky races down the front steps, giant checkers on the lawn, and even try your luck in getting George Washington back home to Mount Vernon in a 19th century version of chutes and ladders. Plus, special space-themed activities (think rocket launches & astronaut ...
Enjoy a day of free admission, outer space-related games, tours, and activities. They will also have special guests from NASA Wallops Flight Facility who will facilitate a model spacecraft design, build, and test challenge and talk about opportunities to tour their visitor center. Please see the schedule online. Registration is required. ...
In a voice both timeless and distinctly greatest generational, Richmonder Parke F. Smith wrote about being the last U.S. pilot accepted into the ranks of the RAF through their training exchange program at War Eagle Field, Los Angeles. Tickets are required for in-person admission. Tickets are not needed if you would prefer to join live ...
Rachel Beanland’s latest novel, The House Is On Fire, is based on the true story of the 1811 Richmond Theater fire. Tickets are required for in-person admission. Tickets are not needed if you would prefer to join live on YouTube or Facebook. ...
