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.

UPDATE: This event has been cancelled due to rain. Join us in the Valentine Garden for The Oasis: A Sunday Music Matinee! We invite you to join us for a […]

Explore Richmond architecture influenced by Egypt, Greece, and Ancient Rome.

From 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!

This 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.

Learn how The Valentine uses objects to tell stories about our community and how you can use this method in the classroom.

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 on women’s right to vote.

Step into the past in Shockoe Bottom, one of Richmond’s oldest historic districts, to explore the struggles for freedom that helped shape America.