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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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. ...
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. ...
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 ...
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. ...
Join the VMHC for a virtual discussion of Hidden Figures (PG). Watch the film in advance, whenever or however works best for you, and then log into an interactive Zoom presentation and discuss what's true, what's not, and make connections to their collections. ...
Prospective, new, and seasoned homeschoolers will enjoy inspirational speakers, interactive workshops, vendor hall, board game social hour, on-site food trucks, free museum admission, and more. ...
In 1740, Great Britain mounted the largest overseas expedition in its history to that time. The goal was to seize control of Spain’s West Indies possessions during the so-called War of Jenkins’ Ear. Tickets are required for in-person admission. Tickets are not needed if you would prefer to join live on YouTube or Facebook. ...
Discover new authors and books. In-person and virtual event tickets are available ...
In this 8–session course, VMHC staff will prepare students to successfully complete the U.S. citizenship test. Continues Wednesdays, June 21st. ...
Profs and Pints Richmond presents a look at the previously unseen realms and phenomena revealed by space telescopes, with Jack Singal, associate professor of physics at the University of Richmond and former researcher at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and Stanford University. ...
David O. Stewart discusses writing a Civil War novel inspired by an ancestor’s long and tragic service in the Twentieth Maine Infantry meant considering how war changes soldiers, those closest to them, and communities. ...
The exhibition chronicles the timeline from the beginning of the Space Race – a time when the U.S. and Soviet Union competed over their accomplishments in space exploration – to the collaborative culture of the International Space Station program and beyond. Through objects and artifacts from the U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s archives that set ...
Connor Williams will discuss perspectives from the Congressional Naming Commission and the Army's War on the Lost Cause. How our society arrived at questions like What stories should be commemorated? What features should be highlighted? What role should the Confederacy play in the history of the United States? Should we memorialize Confederates, and if so, ...
As we approach America’s 250th anniversary, we have the great opportunity to reflect on the milestone moments that propelled us to American Independence, including 3/12/1773, when Virginia formed its Committee of Correspondence and established a new national dialogue. Pulitzer-prize winner Stacy Schiff discussed her new book, The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams. ...
Get out of the house during your winter break by joining VMHC Education for a day of guided and self-guided activities. ...
