Take a look at our educational clothing collection and explore ways that you can use clothing, design and color as primary sources to talk to students about community helpers, conspicuous consumption and history! This program is geared towards any teacher looking for creative ways to engage students using clothing and design in their social studies […]
Join us in the Valentine Garden for The Oasis: a High Noon Summer Concert Series! From noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday, enjoy free, informal and physically-distanced performances from a […]
Join us for a monumental experience! Richmond’s most seasoned tour guides will lead you through the infamous sites that sparked a national discussion. Discover Monument Avenue through Augmented reality glasses […]
Step 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 women’s right vote.
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 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.
Take a walk on Capitol Square and hear about the history of the monuments on the grounds of our state Capitol, including the Washington Equestrian Monument, the Civil Rights Monument, The Mantle: Virginia Indian Tribute, Voices from the Garden: Virginia Women’s Monument, Harry F. Byrd’s statue and more. Whose voices are uplifted by these monuments […]
Please use this link to register On this walking tour through Richmond’s Court End neighborhood, students explore Richmond architecture influenced by Egypt, Greece and Ancient Rome. Stops include (but are not limited to) the 1812 Wickham House, Capitol Grounds, Egyptian Building and Monumental Church. Following this program we will offer a Greek by Design Professional […]
Join us in the Valentine Garden for The Oasis: a High Noon Summer Concert Series! From noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday, enjoy free, informal and physically-distanced performances from a diverse mix of local musicians. We’re excited to provide our neighbors, guests and visitors the opportunity to relax in an historic green space, enjoy some […]
Join us for a monumental experience! Richmond’s most seasoned tour guides will lead you through the infamous sites that sparked a national discussion. Discover Monument Avenue through Augmented reality glasses to both investigate its Lost Cause origins and to discuss its effects on Richmonders.
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.
Join us in the garden for The Oasis: a High Noon Summer Concert Series! This week, Rodney "The Soul Singer" Stith will be bringing Motown to the garden, with his signature soulful style and blend. From noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday, enjoy free, informal and physically-distanced performances from a diverse mix of local musicians. […]
On 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.
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 John Tyler.
Join us for a monumental experience! Richmond’s most seasoned tour guides will lead you through the infamous sites that sparked a national discussion. Discover Monument Avenue through Augmented reality glasses to both investigate its Lost Cause origins and to discuss its effects on Richmonders.
This event is free; however, we encourage registration at the "Purchase Tickets" link above. Join us for a virtual walking tour hosted by The Valentine. This is a broader tour […]
Join us in the Valentine Garden for The Oasis: a High Noon Summer Concert Series! From noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday, enjoy free, informal and physically-distanced performances from a […]
Join us for a monumental experience! Richmond’s most seasoned tour guides will lead you through the infamous sites that sparked a national discussion. Discover Monument Avenue through Augmented reality glasses to both investigate its Lost Cause origins and to discuss its effects on Richmonders.
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 John Tyler.
Join us in the Valentine Garden for a special weekend edition of The Oasis! Spend a leisurely Sunday afternoon enjoying free, informal and physically-distanced performances from a diverse mix of […]
One of the first legal spectacles in America, the treason trial of Aaron Burr placed the focus of the nation to Richmond, Virginia. Hundreds flocked to the city to see how Chief Justice John Marshall would decide the fate of former Vice President Aaron Burr. The Court End neighborhood is especially significant to this trial, […]
One of the first legal spectacles in America, the treason trial of Aaron Burr placed the focus of the nation to Richmond, Virginia. Hundreds flocked to the city to see how Chief Justice John Marshall would decide the fate of former Vice President Aaron Burr. The Court End neighborhood is especially significant to this trial, […]
Join us for a monumental experience! Richmond’s most seasoned tour guides will lead you through the infamous sites that sparked a national discussion. Discover Monument Avenue through Augmented reality glasses to both investigate its Lost Cause origins and to discuss its effects on Richmonders.
One of the first legal spectacles in America, the treason trial of Aaron Burr placed the focus of the nation to Richmond, Virginia. Hundreds flocked to the city to see […]
One of the first legal spectacles in America, the treason trial of Aaron Burr placed the focus of the nation to Richmond, Virginia. Hundreds flocked to the city to see how Chief Justice John Marshall would decide the fate of former Vice President Aaron Burr. The Court End neighborhood is especially significant to this trial, […]
