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Voting Political Action Group: Richmond Forward

In 1972, Richmond suspended local elections for five years. It’s a long story…

Flyer for Woman's Suffrage put out by the Equal Suffrage League titled

Equal Suffrage League of Virginia

On November 27, 1909, a group of prominent white women met in a Richmond home to establish a statewide suffrage organization.

Captain John Smith’s Map

Take a look at Captain John Smith's map of the entire Chesapeake region from the early 1600s.

There is a map on the left that shows Dickens route from north of Fredericksburg into the city of Richmond. There is a wood engraving to the right that shows Dickens leaning out of the window of his stagecoach greating a man standing there. There is a description of the map and engraving at the bottom.

Charles Dickens in Richmond

Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol, David Copperfield and Great Expectations after visiting Richmond in 1842.

Address to the People of Richmond from Henry Hudnall, James E. Tyler, Joseph B. Garthright and James W. Mitchell. 10 points about why they should support the Readjuster Party.

Readjusters in Richmond

The Readjuster political party emerged in Virginia after the Civil War but was short-lived.

Old store ledger open to show some cursive handwriting that is illegible.

Patrick Henry’s Storebook

Henry kept this storebook while a shopkeeper during the 1760’s.

Exterior of the Valentine First Freedom Center. Tall Spiral Sculpture in front of a concrete wall that is inscribed with the first part of Virginia's Statute for Religious Freedom.

Religious Freedom’s Possibility

Few words have more appeal, and more apparent meaning, than “freedom.” The motto of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Sic semper tyrannis (Thus always to tyrants) gives an important clue to what freedom represents. Arbitrary, unconstrained power must not restrict anyone. Freedom from undue influence has been a hallmark of American life.

John Wickham: Richmond History Maker

John Wickham defended Aaron Burr in his treason trial.

Short-sleeved, mock turtleneck, cream-colored pantsuit with a tie belt and two pockets on the front of the shirt.

Elizabeth B. Bauder’s Pantsuit

Thalhimer's executive, Elizabeth B. Bauder, served as vice president of the Richmond department store.