Civil Rights Richmond: Housing Discrimination & Redlining

In this programs, students explore how the housing crisis emerged by analyzing primary source documents related to housing discrimination in practice, policy and law. Students will compare redlining maps from the 1930s and identify connections to current issues in our city.

Program Objectives: Students will examine the negative impact of redlining and segregation on Richmond’s history and development.

Available as:

Museum Field Trip
In-school Outreach Program
Virtual Visit

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Program Fees & Details:

60 minute onsite program | $5 per student
60 minute outreach program | $5 per student
Virtual visits | $50 flat rate per program
Programs are always free for RPS and Title 1 schools. Funding available based on need for other programs upon request.
Questions? Call 804-649-0711 ext. 317 or email education@thevalentine.org.

Grade Level
                Middle              
SOL(s)
                USII.1, USII.4, USII.6, VS.1, VS.8, VUS.1, VUS.8, VUS.10, VUS.14, GOVT.1, GOVT.9              
Time Period
                1900-1950: Early 20th Century, 1951-1999: Late 20th Century, 2000-present: Early 21st Century              
Program Type
                Offsite, Onsite, Virtual              