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 […]
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 […]
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 and Virginia Voice for a guided tour of “Sign Spotting” including Live Audio Description, a tool for people who are blind or have low vision that provides […]
Explore traditional sign painting with Ross Trimmer, founder and owner of Sure Hand Signs.
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 […]
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, […]
