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Upcoming Events
History of Bellevue Walking Tour
Go back in history to visit this charming Northside neighborhood named Bellevue, French for “beautiful view,” by Lewis Ginter.
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History of Manchester Walking Tour
Located just across the banks of the James River, Manchester was incorporated into Richmond in 1910. Join us for a walking tour of this hip, urban area which is undergoing a massive transformation. Explore this once independent city's pre Civil War past and look at how industrial space is being redesigned for work, living and art space in the 21st century. “What a wonderful way to learn so much about the city, its history and architecture!” –June 2016 …
Find out more »Forest Hill Bicycle Tour
Join us to explore this vibrant and architecturally diverse south of the James neighborhood was once an amusement park at the end of the trolley line. Please note: Guests must provide their own bike and helmet. Price: $15 Adult, $5 Child, $5 Valentine members Length: 2 hours Meeting place: Meet at the Stone House in Forest Hill Park • Reservations required. • Guests must provide their own bike and helmet. • Accessibility- People of all abilities are encouraged to join…
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Member tour – Director’s Tour of Evergreen Cemetery
Join fellow Valentine members for an exclusive Director’s Tour of Evergreen Cemetery in partnership with the Enrichmond Foundation. Evergreen Cemetery is a historic African-American cemetery, created in 1891 and located in Richmond’s East End. The resting place for many of Richmond’s African-American leaders of the 19th and 20th centuries, including Maggie L. Walker, John Mitchell, Jr, and A.D. Price. There are an estimated 10,000 burial plots in Evergreen and many became overgrown after over 40 years of neglect. Learn about the history…
Find out more »Forest Hill Bicycle Tour
Join us to explore this vibrant and architecturally diverse south of the James neighborhood was once an amusement park at the end of the trolley line. Please note: Guests must provide their own bike and helmet. Price: $15 Adult, $5 Child, $5 Valentine members Length: 2 hours Meeting place: Meet at the Stone House in Forest Hill Park • Reservations required. • Guests must provide their own bike and helmet. • Accessibility- People of all abilities are encouraged to join…
Find out more »A River Runs Through It: The History of Richmond and the James River Walking Tour
The mighty James River runs through the heart of Richmond. From the pre-colonial times of the Powhatan Indians to George Washington's dream of a canal system that reached the Mississippi to today's urban playground, the river has shaped the lives of generations of Richmonders. Come explore the river, its industries, its sorrows and its enchantments as we walk the Flood Wall through downtown. "If you really want to see Richmond, do a Valentine walking tour." -June 2016 Price:…
Find out more »History of Manchester Walking Tour
Located just across the banks of the James River, Manchester was incorporated into Richmond in 1910. Join us for a walking tour of this hip, urban area which is undergoing a massive transformation. Explore this once independent city's pre Civil War past and look at how industrial space is being redesigned for work, living and art space in the 21st century. “What a wonderful way to learn so much about the city, its history and architecture!” –June 2016 …
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