Teacher Workshop: Three Objects, One Story
The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VALearn how The Valentine uses objects to tell stories about our community and how you can use this method in the classroom.
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Ballot Battle: Richmond Suffrage Walking Tour
211 E Franklin St 211 E Franklin St, Richmond, VAStep back in time and explore a battle that divided Richmond social circles and families. Between 1909 and 1920, both pro-suffrage and anti-suffrage activists struggled tenaciously to persuade the public and the legislature of their views on women’s right to vote.
Figures of Freedom Downtown Walking Tour
The Valentine First Freedom Center 14 South 14th Street, RichmondStep into the past in Shockoe Bottom, one of Richmond’s oldest historic districts, to explore the struggles for freedom that helped shape America.
Origin Stories: Court End Walking Tour
The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VAOn this downtown walking tour, you’ll visit the Valentine museum’s Court End neighborhood, uncovering surprising examples of architecture and Richmond history along the way. Join the most experienced guides in Richmond to discover architectural gems and stories of the city's early beginnings as the Capitol of Virginia.
Teacher Workshop: James River & Canals Walking Tour
The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VAExplore the James River and learn about the development of Richmond's canals in the early 19th century.
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The Oasis: a High Noon Summer Concert Series
The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VAFrom noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday in June and July, we invite you to join us for free performances from a diverse mix of local musicians. We’re excited to provide our neighbors, guests and visitors the opportunity to relax in our historic green space, enjoy some live music and take a break from the daily grind!
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Richmond’s Monumental Power Play Gallery Tour
The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VAThis free, interactive 45-minute tour explores the history of Richmond’s Lost Cause monuments and how the power of art, money, politics and people have affected the landscape and region’s residents over time.
CANCELLED: Murals of Jackson Ward Walking Tour
325 North 2nd Street 325 North 2nd Street, Richmond, VirginiaJoin 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.
Highlights of Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour
Hollywood Cemetery 412 S Cherry St, Richmond, VAJoin 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 John Tyler.
CANCELLED: History of Church Hill Walking Tour
Patrick Henry Park East Broad & 24th Street, Richmond, VirginiaJoin the most experienced guides in Richmond to explore the evolving history of one of Richmond's oldest neighborhoods, from historic St. John’s Church and beautiful examples of Queen Anne architecture, to modern renovation efforts, scenic parks and a thriving restaurant scene.
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