The Valentine Announces “Community Conversations” Series

The Greater Richmond community is invited to attend the Community Conversations series to engage with fellow Richmonders in a dialogue about the region’s past and how that past can positively shape our collective future.

Richmond, Va. – The Valentine is pleased to announce the sixth iteration of the Community Conversations series.

The Greater Richmond community is invited to attend the Community Conversations series to engage with fellow Richmonders in a dialogue about the region’s past and how that past can positively shape our collective future.

“The more people that join in the conversation, the more productive our efforts become, and the easier it will be for people to see themselves in the history of the region,” said Bill Martin, Director of the Valentine.

This year, the Valentine will partner with TMI, Altria Client Services, Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) and Richmond Magazine to present public discussions about sustainability issues in the Richmond area. Each conversation will feature a panel of local experts that can best represent the given topic and the timely issues surrounding that topic.

Community Conversations Dates & Topics:

Transportation
Tuesday, October 6 (6-8 p.m.)

Housing
Tuesday, November 3 (6-8 p.m.)

Historic Preservation
Tuesday, January 5 (6-8 p.m.)

Urban Farming
Tuesday, February 2 (6-8 p.m.)

Recycling
Tuesday, March 1 (6-8 p.m.)

Public Spaces (Including the James River)
Tuesday, April 5, (6-8 p.m.).

All Community Conversations are free and open to the public.

The events will be held at the Valentine in the Multi-Purpose Room located on the lower level.

Parking is available in the Valentine’s lot located off of 10th Street. The entrance is located between Clay and Marshall streets.

For more information, contact (804) 649-0711 ext. 301.

About the Valentine

The Valentine preserves, conserves and interprets Richmond, Virginia history and diverse community issues by focusing on urban and social history, costumes, decorative arts and architecture. It is the only institution in the country committed solely to this mission and it is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. It houses a 40,000-piece collection of textiles and costumes, one of the largest Western collections of its kind. The Valentine maintains more than one million photographic images of the city, and 25,000 decorative arts pieces, including portraits, furniture and domestic items. Its research library provides primary source material for national and international scholars. The Valentine-owned 1812 John Wickham House is listed on the National Register of Historic Landmarks.

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