Events

31st Annual Court End Christmas

The 31st Court End Christmas will take place Sunday, December 10, from 12 to 5 p.m. Free admission and shuttle transportation will be provided to the following historic sites:

The Valentine, the Valentine First Freedom Center, The Executive Mansion, Historic St. John’s Church, Virginia State Capitol, The John Marshall House, Monumental Church, ACWM – White House of the Confederacy, St. Paul’s Church and Masons’ Hall!

This fun community event includes children’s activities, carriage rides, performances, refreshments, gift shops, music and tours. Garnett’s at the Valentine will also be open that day.

Stay tuned for additional information and programming!

Sponsored by VCUHealth, Richmond Family Magazine and Richmond Association of Realtors 

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Richmond History Makers Celebration & Community Update

Help us honor our hometown heroes at the 13th Annual Richmond History Makers Celebration!

This year, the Richmond History Makers Celebration and the Capital Region Collaborative’s (CRC) Community Update are taking place under the same roof, providing Richmonders with the unique opportunity to honor their hometown heroes while learning more about the progress we have made as a region.

the Valentine’s nominating categories are aligned with the CRC’s regional priorities, allowing us to better recognize the region-wide impact of these hometown visionaries and get a good look at the faces behind the data. Here are the 2018 Richmond History Makers honorees:

Creating Quality Educational Opportunities. Aligns with CRC Regional Priority Education

Ashby and Terri Anderson

Demonstrating Innovative Solutions. Aligns with CRC Regional Priorities Workforce Preparation,Job Creation, Transportation

Kim Mahan, Maxx Potential

Encouraging Regional Collaboration. Aligns with any of the eight CRC Regional Priorities

Pam Mines, JP JumPers Foundation

Championing Social Justice. Aligns with CRC Regional Priority Social Stability

Diversity Richmond

Promoting Stronger Communities. Aligns with CRC Regional Priority Healthy Communities

Duron Chavis, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

NEW CATEGORY FOR 2018 – Advancing Our Quality of Life. Aligns with CRC Priorities Quality Place, James River, Transportation

CultureWorks

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