Join the most experienced guides in RVA as we explore Richmond origin stories in The Valentine museum’s Court End neighborhood. One of the oldest Richmond neighborhoods, Court End grew into an affluent area in close proximity to the newly established Virginia State Capitol during the early 19th century. On this downtown walking tour, you’ll discover […]
A commercial district known as the “mile of style,” Carytown is also beloved for the businesses, people and places that have supported Richmond’s LGBTQ+ community from the 1970’s to the present. Price: $20 Adult, $10 Valentine members, Children under 18 are free Length: Approximately 90 minutes Parking: On street Meeting place: in front of the […]
Join The Valentine as we explore the people, architecture and culture of one of Richmond’s earliest street-car suburbs and consider how Richmond’s middle class sought to build a peaceful home life separate from the hustle and bustle of downtown Richmond. Price: $20 Adult, $10 Valentine members, Children under 18 are free Length: Approximately 90 minutes […]
We're officially in the homestretch of our Valentine Moment construction project! Join Valentine Director, Bill Martin, on a 30-minute tour behind-the-scenes of our new collection storage and public access areas. This tour is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged.
American Revolutionary Patrick Henry once shouted the legendary words, “Give me liberty or give me death!” in this iconic Richmond district. Join the most experienced guides in Richmond to explore […]
Join the most experienced tour guides in Richmond to explore the diversity of one of city’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Visit murals, revitalized buildings and historic homes and learn the neighborhood’s rich history. As we trace its evolution from immigrant working-class neighborhood, to the “Harlem of the South” and a modern community today, we’ll explore how […]
On a spectacular bluff overlooking the James River, Hollywood Cemetery has been the final resting place of some of Virginia’s most prominent citizens since 1847. Join the most experienced guides in Richmond as we explore the graves of rebels and rockers, politicians and Pulitzer prize winners, and, of course, two U.S. presidents: James Monroe and […]
Explore the fascinating stories of the women who occupied the Valentine’s Wickham House on this 45-minute guided tour. During the 19th and 20th centuries, the women who inhabited this historic home navigated the social, cultural, and economic limitations of their times. On this tour, we’ll discuss new research into the lives of the women who […]
Step into the past in Shockoe Bottom, one of Richmond’s oldest historic districts, to explore the struggles for freedom that helped shape America. Join Richmond’s most experienced guides as we discover stories of Richmond’s earliest Indigenous inhabitants, enslaved people fighting to be free, Thomas Jefferson’s historic Statute of Religious Freedom, Dr. Mary Walker’s demands for […]
Join the most experienced guides in RVA as we explore Richmond origin stories in The Valentine museum’s Court End neighborhood. One of the oldest Richmond neighborhoods, Court End grew into an affluent area in close proximity to the newly established Virginia State Capitol during the early 19th century. On this downtown walking tour, you’ll discover stories of early Richmonders and surviving architectural gems nestled among the ever-evolving center of the City of Richmond. Price: $20 Adult, $10 Valentine members, Children under 18 are free Length: Approximately 75 minutes Parking: Parking is available on street or in the VCU Medical Center’s […]
