Join us virtually for the next program in the Controversy/History series! We will be hosting a discussion on the topic “Free to Believe – Religious Freedom Today” on January 4th from 5:30- 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. 235 years ago, the state of Virginia passed the VA statute of Religious Freedom and Thomas Jefferson proclaimed the mind free. Join us […]
Join us on Saturday, January 15 and Sunday, January 16, from noon to 4 p.m. for a family-friendly celebration of Religious Freedom Day! Visit the Valentine First Freedom Center to learn about Richmond’s important role in the establishment of the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom. Take a self-guided walking tour of the historic Shockoe Bottom neighborhood. The walking tour route is an easy […]
Join us on Saturday, January 15 at 2 p.m. for a family-friendly celebration of Religious Freedom Day! This guided walking tour of the historic Shockoe Bottom neighborhood is an easy one-mile loop that explores the struggles for freedom that helped shape America. Self–serve refreshments and a fun eye-spy activity for kids will be available at […]
Join us on Saturday, January 15 and Sunday, January 16, from noon to 4 p.m. for a family-friendly celebration of Religious Freedom Day! Visit the Valentine First Freedom Center to learn about Richmond’s important role in the establishment of the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom. Take a self-guided walking tour of the historic Shockoe Bottom neighborhood. The walking tour route is an easy […]
Please note - due to inclement weather the guided Figures of Freedom tour is cancelled. We appologize for the inconvenience. A self-guided tour is available at the Valentine First Freedom Center Open House.
In conjunction with The Valentine Moment Campaign, the Valentine presents the next installment in our series of lunchtime conversations, Why Museums and History Matter: A Conversation and Q&A with Ed Ayers, at noon on Wednesday, January 19. Tune in to also hear Valentine updates from Director Bill Martin. Participants can join us live during the lunchtime […]
Join us for a virtual celebration of Religious Freedom Day on Friday, Jan 21st at 10am.
For more information and to see other Controversy/History dates, visit: thevalentine.org/controversyhistory.
