Discover the rich, colorful events and activities that make the Historic Richmond Region so easy to love. Tune into weekly live music, poetry readings and other cultural happenings at one-of-a-kind attractions like the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Feast on hearty fare at the Virginia Food Festival. Cheer on your favorite NASCAR driver at Richmond International Raceway. From the struggles of the colonial era to crucial battles of the Civil War, the Richmond Region has witnessed many milestones during the past 400 years. Lose yourself in the area's unique legacy, which lives on through spectacular year-round events, festivals and celebrations.
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“A History of Richmond in 50 Objects” explores the history of Richmond, Virginia, through a selection of objects from the Valentine Richmond History Center collection. Paying homage to “A History of the World in 100 Objects,” the ground-breaking partnership of the British Museum and BBC Radio 4 i... more »
Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Included with Garden admission The Garden celebrates spring with millions of blooms throughout the season: daffodils, cherry blossoms, tulips, irises, roses and peonies. Highlights include special events including Mother’s Day, the Spring Plant Sale and plant shows, and activities in th... more »
The History Center is pleased to partner with Richmond Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau to present a walking tour of E. Broad and Grace streets in downtown Richmond, including the CenterStage complex, the National, the Virginia State Capitol with a nod to Jefferson and Spielberg, and the former Miller & ... more »

In this presentation, Dr. Melanie Buffington explores ways to understand the potential social functions of historical monuments and memorials. Through specific examples of the 1890 Lee Monument in Richmond, Virginia built to glorify a Confederate general and the 2005 Shoes on the Danube Bank in Budapest, Hungary, built ... more »

French artist Charles Hoffbauer was commissioned by the Confederate Memorial Association to paint a series of Civil War murals, which were unveiled in January 1921. The murals follow the changing seasons and include Confederate commanders and battle scenes. (Please note: the Hoffbauer murals are currently undergoing majo... more »
This exhibition shows the models, tools, and techniques Charles Hoffbauer used to produce the large-scale mural paintings, Four Seasons of the Confederacy, that progress through the seasons of spring to winter, from the opening years of the Civil War to its close. more »
This exhibition includes more than 400 pieces of silver not only produced in such major urban centers as Alexandria, Norfolk, and Richmond, but also works crafted in small towns like Dumfries, Fincastle, and Waynesboro. more »
This interactive exhibition, co-organized by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, focuses on the process of discovery, how we learn, and the important role historic architecture and archaeology play in defining our communities and culture. more »
This 10,000-square-foot family-friendly exhibition includes several interactive features. It showcases more than 1,000 objects and covers 16,000 years of Virginia history from prehistoric times to the present. more »
This exhibition presents weapons made in Richmond from 1802 to 1821. Examples of flintlock muskets, pistols, swords, and rifles supplied to the Virginia militia by the state are on display. more »
This life-size sculpture designed by Tessa Pullan of Rutland, England, was installed at the VHS’s Boulevard entrance in September of 1997. Mounted on a six-foot stone base, the bronze riderless figure is a memorial to the 1.5 million horses and mules of the Confederate and Union armies who were killed, wounded, or ... more »
Come have a drink for an incredible cause! Dollars for Daughters is a campaign to raise funds for organizations that fight for equality and provide support to the LGBTQ community. Each month the campaign raises funds and spreads the word about a select cause. This month Dollars for Daughters is raising funds for the Ali ... more »
April 1st - October 31st (10:00am - 11:30am) Learn about the cemetery’s history, artwork, symbolism and famous residents, including two U.S. Presidents, writer Ellen Glasgow, Confederate President Jefferson Davis and Generals George Pickett and J.E.B. Stuart. Meet at the rear of the stone structure on the left at t... more »
The new rotation within "Discovering Collections, Making Connections" exhibit features an assortment of items from the Holt Tobacco Collection, including tobacco tins, advertisements, tools, books and cigarette cards. It was collected by Bernard Stuart "Skip" Holt (1932-2011) and donated to the Museum... more »

Live music every Thursday night. No cover charge. more »

Thursday, May 23 of Montreal w/ Wild Moccasins Doors @ 7:00 $15.00/$18.00 more »

For ages 50+. Join Henrico Recreation and Parks and Senior Connections for a fun-filled day of activities at Confederate Hills Recreation Center. Enjoy music, games, entertainment, demonstrations, exhibits, vendors, food, and much more at this exciting festival. Save the date and get ready to have a blast! Concessions wi... more »

Throughout April and May Maymont springs into spring with an action-packed, wonder-filled season brimming with programs and events for all interests and age groups showcasing every facet of this American estate. Get up close and personal with the goats, enjoy an in-depth look at the gardens, or chat with a Victorian lady... more »
Join us in the Poe Museum's legendary Enchanted Garden for a special Unhappy Hour celebrating Edgar Allan Poe's classic love poem "Annabel Lee" and featuring live music by Technicians, a reading of Poe's poetry, and a book signing by Jeffrey Abugel, who has written a new book about Poe's honeymoon in Petersburg... more »
A searing portrait of an artist’s ambition and vulnerability, Red is a moving and compelling account of Mark Rothko, one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century, and his young assistant, Ken. As Rothko struggles with a recent commission by New York’s Four Seasons Restaurant, the two men go head to he... more »

“A History of Richmond in 50 Objects” explores the history of Richmond, Virginia, through a selection of objects from the Valentine Richmond History Center collection. Paying homage to “A History of the World in 100 Objects,” the ground-breaking partnership of the British Museum and BBC Radio 4 i... more »
Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Included with Garden admission The Garden celebrates spring with millions of blooms throughout the season: daffodils, cherry blossoms, tulips, irises, roses and peonies. Highlights include special events including Mother’s Day, the Spring Plant Sale and plant shows, and activities in th... more »
Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Included with Garden admission. BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Experience the wonderful world of butterflies! Tropical beauties, fascinating and showy, transform the Conservatory's North Wing into a wonderland of vibrant colors, captivating sights and extraordinary discoveries. more »
The History Center is pleased to partner with Richmond Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau to present a walking tour of E. Broad and Grace streets in downtown Richmond, including the CenterStage complex, the National, the Virginia State Capitol with a nod to Jefferson and Spielberg, and the former Miller & ... more »

French artist Charles Hoffbauer was commissioned by the Confederate Memorial Association to paint a series of Civil War murals, which were unveiled in January 1921. The murals follow the changing seasons and include Confederate commanders and battle scenes. (Please note: the Hoffbauer murals are currently undergoing majo... more »