Press Release Archive

Press Release Archive

2023

July 2023-Virginia Museum of History & Culture Receives National Award of Excellence Following Historic Renovation & Reimagination

The VMHC was nominated, and ultimately selected for this special honor, for its historic renovation and reimagination completed in early 2022.

June 2023- Tickets on Sale Now for the 6th Annual BrewHaHa Beer Festival at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture

Now through July 16th, guests can take advantage of a special early bird ticket price for the popular beer festival.

June 2023- The Virginia Museum of History & Culture Announces Rare Non-Profit Merger As Part of Ambitious Plan to Lead Statewide and National Efforts to Commemorate America’s 250th Anniversary

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) will launch a major three-year initiative to lead Virginia and the nation in marking the 250th anniversary of American independence, a once-in-a-generation moment.

June 2023- Virginia Museum of History & Culture to Welcome New American Citizens at July 4th Citizenship Ceremony and Celebration

Approximately 75 candidates will be sworn in as newly naturalized citizens during the inspirational ceremony .

June 2023- Virginia Museum of History & Culture to Offer Free Admission for Dads on Father’s Day

On Sunday, June 18th, dads are invited to visit the VMHC and receive free admission to the museum galleries.

June 2023- Virginia Museum of History & Culture Encourages Organizations to Start Preparing for 2024 Commonwealth History Fund Grant Cycle

The VMHC will begin receiving applications for its third annual grant cycle starting September 1, 2023..

 May 2023 -Virginia Museum of History & Culture Calls On Vietnam War Veterans, Vietnamese American Refugees, Activists, and Others Touched By the War to Participate in New Exhibition

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture aims to restore Virginians’ connection with this pivotal moment in our history while honoring those who felt the impact of the war long after it ended.

 May 2023 -Virginia Museum of History & Culture Honors Active-Duty Military and Veterans This Memorial Day With Free Admission to Museum Galleries

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture would like to extend a token of sincere gratitude and appreciation to active-duty military and veterans this Memorial Day.

 May 2023 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture to Offer Free Admission to Mother’s in Celebration of Mother’s Day

On Sunday, May 14th, moms can enjoy free access to the museum galleries, including the museum’s most recent exhibition Apollo: When We Went to the Moon.

 

May 2023 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Historic Reopening with Free Admission, Live Music, Food Trucks and Family Activities: Museum Notes Record-Setting Attendance and Engagement

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is thrilled to celebrate the one-year anniversary of its historic grand re-opening with a special edition of First Fridays at VMHC, presented in partnership with the Museum District Association.

 

April 2023 - Hundreds of Students Set to Compete in State History Day Contest at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture

Elementary, middle, and high school students from across the Commonwealth will compete this weekend in the Virginia History Day State Contest that will be held at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture .

April 2023 - Retired NASA Astronaut Leland Melvin Leads Inspiring Family-Friendly Event at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture

Join the Virginia Museum of History & Culture for an exciting afternoon with Virginia astronaut, Leland Melvin, who will share the inspirational story of grit, grace, and second chances that led him to space.

March 2023 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Calls for Virginians with Personal Connections to the Vietnam War to Share Their Stories for Upcoming Exhibition

As Americans prepare to commemorate the service and sacrifices of its Vietnam War veterans, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is calling on Virginians with personal connections to the Vietnam War to share their stories for a new exhibition.

March 2023 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture to Offer Paid Professional Development Workshops for Virginia Educators

Educators across the Commonwealth are invited to participate in several exciting professional development workshops being offered at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) this summer.

February 2023 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Announces Retired NASA Astronaut Leland D. Melvin as its Signature Ambassador for New Space Exhibition

It is with great pleasure that the Virginia Museum of History & Culture announces retired NASA astronaut Leland D. Melvin as the signature ambassador for the Apollo: When We Went to the Moon exhibition and its year of space history programming.

February 2023 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Starts Countdown for Starry New Exhibition Chronicling U.S. Space Exploration

A new immersive space exhibition that highlights Virginia's role in the U.S. space program is set to open March 2023 at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.

January 2023 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture and John Marshall Center Present ‘The State of the Supreme Court’ Panel Event with America’s Top Legal Thinkers, Former US Solicitors Generals

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) and the John Marshall Center for Constitutional History & Civics (JMC) invite guests to join three of America’s top legal thinkers for an evening panel discussion.

2022

December 2022 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture to Launch New Interactive and Immersive Exhibition Exploring Virginia’s Influential Role in the U.S. Space Program

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is counting down to the launch of an exciting new exhibition in March 2023 that explores the dramatic story behind our first missions to the Moon and Virginia’s influential role in getting us there.

December 2022 - Governor Youngkin Announces Free Admission for State Employees to The State History Museum in December and to Its Special Exhibition American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith

Commonwealth of Virginia employees can enjoy free admission for the month of December to the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) and its special exhibition which is on view now through December 31, 2022.

December 2022 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Announces December Programming & Events

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is pleased to announce its December programming and events.

November 2022 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture and The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond Present an Evening with Renowned Author Richard Rothstein

The Community Foundation for a greater Richmond and the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) invites guests for an evening lecture featuring Richard Rothstein, author of The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America.

October 2022 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Announces November Programming & Events

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is pleased to announce its November programming and events.

October 2022 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Announces The 2022 Official Virginia History Christmas Ornament

This year’s ornament highlights a unique item from the museum's collection.

October 2022 - The Virginia Museum of History & Culture Announces First Fridays at VMHC a New Event Series Designed for Families with Extended Hours

The first Friday of every month, now through 2023, the VMHC will extend it hours from 5:00pm to 8:00pm with free museum admission, food trucks, family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and happy hour specials.

October 2022 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Announces Endowment & Naming of Critical Positions

This exciting update was made possible by three major gifts generously given as part of the recently completed History Matters Campaign—the largest and most successful fundraising effort in VMHC’s history.

October 2022 -  Virginia Museum of History & Culture to Offer Free Admission Days in November, Encouraging Guests to Visit Interactive Traveling Exhibition

With Election Day 2022 right around the corner, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) encourages visitors to take advantage of the upcoming free admission days in November to see the museum's traveling exhibition American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith. .

October 2022 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Offers Free U.S. Citizenship Preparation Classes to Richmond Community

For eight consecutive Wednesday evenings from October 26 to December 14, 2022, museum staff will help prepare aspiring citizens with civics and history lessons necessary to pass the citizenship examination.

September 2022 -  Virginia Museum of History & Culture Concludes Fall Series with Second Annual Wine Festival

The Virginia Vines wine festival is the final event in a series celebrating the history of alcohol in the Commonwealth.

September 2022 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Announces October Programming & Events

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is pleased to announce its October programming and events.

September 2022 - VMHC to Host Live Recording of Podcast Addressing Lessons in German History for Modern American Society

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) invites guests to attend a special live recording of the Radio IQ Podcast Memory Wars.

September 2022 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Offers Free Admission to Museumgoers for National Museum Day Initiative

On Saturday, September 17th, 2022, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) will offer free admission as part of Smithsonian Magazine's 18th annual Museum Day initiative.

September 2022 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture to Start Receiving Applicants for Second Cycle of Commonwealth History Fund Grants

In October 2022, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) will begin accepting applications from historical organizations within the state for its second annual Commonwealth History Fund grant cycle.

September 2022 - Community Now Has Greater Access to Richmond Museums Through Collaborative Program

Museums in the Richmond metropolitan area have joined forces to make their museums more accessible to the community through a signature access program called Museums for All.

August 2022 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Hosts Book Talk With Author and Descendant of Enslaved Richmond Liberator

The Devil’s Half Acre: The Untold Story of How One Woman Liberated the South’s Most Notorious Slave Jail, tells the extraordinary story of Mary Lumpkin, an enslaved woman who blazed a path of liberation for thousands.

August 2022 -Virginia Museum Of History & Culture Celebrates Virginia Spirits Month With Inaugural Virginia Distilled Event

In celebration of Virginia Spirits Month, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture will host its first ever Virginia Distilled Festival with a sampling of spirits produced by distillers from around the Commonwealth

August 2022 -Virginia Museum of History & Culture and The Community Foundation Announce Long-Term Partnership

The Community Foundation for a greater Richmond, a leading partner and advocate for philanthropy and service, and the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) have revealed a 5-year strategic partnership focused on new and expanded community programming.

July 2022 -Virginia Museum of History & Culture Debuts New Exhibit At Annual Beer Festival

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture kicks off the opening of the Cheers, Virginia! exhibition with its annual Brewhaha beer festival.

July 2022 - Cheers,Virginia!

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture continues its opening celebrations with a toast to Virginia beer, wine and spirits.

July 2022 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Announces Recipients of Inaugural Commonwealth History Fund Grants

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) announced today the inaugural grant recipients of its new Commonwealth History Fund.

June 2022 -Virginia Museum of History & Culture Celebrates July 4th with Citizenship Ceremony and New Exhibition

In celebration of the 246th anniversary of American Independence, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is thrilled to be hosting a Citizenship Ceremony on July 4th with more than 50 candidates for citizenship taking the Oath of Allegiance inside Commonwealth Hall, the museum’s brand new, two-story event space.

h3>June 2022 -Virginia Museum of History & Culture Announces Virginia’s Results from the National History Day National Contest

Over the month of June, 57 Virginia middle and high school students competed virtually against almost 3,000 students from across the country.

June 2022 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Offers Professional Development Programming for Educators

As part of its summer programming, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) will offer a series of professional development workshops for teachers both in person and virtually.

May 2022 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture to Host Its First Richmond Navy Week Event

For the first time in the history of its program, the U.S. Navy is bringing Navy Week to Richmond, Virginia, and the Virginia Museum of History & Culture is honored to serve as the flagship venue.

April 2022 - An expanded and reinvigorated Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) will reopen to the public.

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture reopens after a landmark reimagination of the institution.

April 2022 - Norfolk Southern donates Norfolk and Western Railway archives, $750,000 to the Virginia Museum of History & Culture

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today announced its donation of the complete collection of historical documents and archives from predecessor company Norfolk and Western Railway to the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC).

March 2022 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Debuts Multiple New Exhibits and Experiences Upon Reopening in May 2022

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture will premiere a number of innovative and immersive exhibitions and galleries in conjunction with the reopening of its building May 14, 2022.

February 2022 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Continues Work to Restore Kline Kar Owned by Black Businessman and Philanthropist, A.D. Price

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is pleased to announce that progress continues on the preservation of the VMHC’s 1918 Kline automobile, which was owned by Black Richmond businessman A.D. Price.

January 2022 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Announces Programs and Special Discount for Black History Month

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is pleased to announce that progress continues on the preservation of the VMHC’s 1918 Kline automobile, which was owned by Black Richmond businessman A.D. Price.

January 2022 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Receives Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Regional Grant

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is pleased to announce it has been awarded a Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Regional Grant. This opportunity is sponsored in part by the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Eastern Region Program, coordinated by Waynesburg University.

2021

December 2021 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Announces Its Grand Re-opening Date and a Final Temporary Closure for Last Phase of Construction

The VMHC will close from January 1 through the public re-opening on May 14, 2022 to allow for the final phase of construction, the installation of numerous new exhibitions and museum experiences, and the activation of new guest amenities, including a new store and café.

December 2021 - Introducing the reimagined Virginia Museum of History & Culture 

In May 2022 the Virginia Museum of History & Culture will re-open after the most extensive and transformative renovation in its nearly 200-year history.

December 2021 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Announces Joseph Rogers as First-ever Manager of Partnerships & Community Engagement

After an extensive search, the museum has named Joseph Rogers to the critical new position of Manager of Partnerships & Community Engagement.

November 2021 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Announces Plans to Give Back in Celebration of Giving Tuesday

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is proud to announce the establishment of a new endowment and grant-making program, The Commonwealth History Fund 

November 2021 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Announces Events and Programs for November

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is pleased to announce the museum's events and programs for November.

October 2021 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Announces Events and Programs for October

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is pleased to announce the museum's events and programs for October.

September 2021 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Announces Events and Programs for September

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is pleased to announce the museum's events and programs for September.

August 2021 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Announces Events and Programs for August 

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is pleased to announce the museum's events and programs for August.

July 2021 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Honors Authors

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is proud to recognize the authors of the best article to appear in its quarterly journal, the Virginia Magazine of History & Biography (VMHB), as well as an author of a work in the field of Virginia biography.  

 

July 2021 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Plans New
Multi-Million-Dollar, Long-Term Exhibition as Part of Ongoing Reimagination

As its History Matters Campaign: The Story of Virginia for all Virginians continues, and major construction proceeds, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is preparing for a dramatically expanded and renewed museum experience – all as part of the most transformative capital and programmatic improvement plan in its nearly 200-year history.  

July 2021 - Violins of Hope Exhibit Brings Voices of Redemption to RVA

Violins of Hope, a touring exhibit that tells the remarkable stories of violins played by Jewish musicians during one of history’s darkest times – the Holocaust – will be in Richmond at three museums for 12 weeks from Aug. 4-Oct. 24, 2021.  

June 2021 - 'BrewHaHa' Craft Beer Festival Featuring Breweries From Around the Commonwealth Returns to the Virginia Museum of History & Culture

In recognition of Virginia Craft Beer Month, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is delighted to welcome guests back to “BrewHaHa” after not being able to host the event in 2020.

June 2021 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Re-Opening to Public on July 1 with New Exhibition and July 4th Citizenship Ceremony

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is pleased to announce that the museum will re-open a portion of the museum to the public on July 1.

June 2021 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Wins 2021 National Award of Excellence

The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) announced today that the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) has been selected as a 2021 National Award of Excellence recipient for their year-long leadership of Virginia's Women's Suffrage Centennial.

June 2021- Virginia Students Win 1st Place at the National History Day Contest

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is excited to announce results from National History Day's (NHD) National Contest. 

June 2021 - VMHC Partners with the Commonwealth of Virginia to Distribute New Publication on Black History in Virginia to Schools and Libraries Across the State

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is pleased to announce a partnership benefiting Virginia students.

June 2021 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Announces Events and Programs for June

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is pleased to announce the museum’s events and programs for June

May 2021 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Announces Events and Programs for May 

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is pleased to announce the museum’s events and programs for May.

April 2021 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Announces Virtual Programs for April 

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is pleased to announce the museum’s virtual digital programs for April.

March 2021 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Announces Virtual Programs for March

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is pleased to announce the museum’s virtual digital programs for March.

January 2021 - Pamela Kiecker Royall Named Chair of the Board of Trustees

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is very proud to announce that Pamela Kiecker Royall has been named Chair of its Board of Trustees, the first female to serve in this position in the nearly 200-year history of the museum.

January 2021 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Announces Virtual Programs for January

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is pleased to announce the museum's virtual digital programs for January.

2020

December 2020 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Takes Ownership of the Robert E. Lee Statue from the U.S. Capitol

Following its removal in the early morning hours today, December 21, the statue of Robert E. Lee by Edward Valentine, which was given to the United States Capitol in 1909 as one of two statues from the Commonwealth of Virginia for the National Statuary Hall Collection, is in transport from Washington, D.C. to the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) in Richmond, Virginia. Ownership and title of the statue has been permanently transferred from the Commonwealth of Virginia to the museum.

December 2020 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Announces Virtual Programs for December

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is pleased to announce the museum's virtual digital programs for December.

November 2020 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Announces Virtual Programs for November

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is pleased to announce the museum's virtual digital programs for November.

October 2020 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Hosting The Virginia Watercolor Society 41st Annual Exhibition and Show

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is pleased to announce the museum will be hosting The Virginia Watercolor Society's (VWS) 41st Annual Exhibition and Show, back in the city of Richmond after ten years in various locations throughout the Commonwealth.

October 2020 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Announces Large Retail Clearance Sale

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is announcing the largest retail clearance sale in the museum's history.

October 2020 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Announces Virtual Programs for October

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is pleased to announce the museum's numerous online virtual digital programs for October.

October 2020 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Unveils the Official Virginia History 2020 Holiday Ornament

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is pleased to present its official holiday ornament of 2020.

September 2020 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Receives Large Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is pleased to announce that they have been awarded a highly competitive grant of nearly $200,000 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

September 2020 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Announces Community-Centered Comprehensive Museum Renovation

This October, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) will begin a dramatic renovation and expansion project - the most extensive in its long history.

September 2020 - Virginia History Day Continues on in Virtual Format for the 2021 Season

Recognizing the current reality of education in the Commonwealth, all Virginia History Day contests, including district contests and the state contest, will be held virtually in the Spring of 2021.

September 2020 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Presents First Live Gallery Walk

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is very pleased to invite all Virginians to join the VMHC Education Team on the first live gallery walk.

August 2020 - Virginia Musuem of History & Culture Announces New Expanded Digital Education Offerings Online for Students and Educators This Fall

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is very pleased to announce that the VMHC Education Team will roll out a series of new expanded online digital offerings for student and educators this Fall.

August 2020 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Partnering with Richmond Beeristoric for 'Beer Gardens and Breweries: A Beer History of Carver'

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is partnering with Richmond Beeristoric, Triple Crossing Beer and Stone Brewing to present 'Beer Gardens and Breweries: A Brief History of Carver' in their Virtual Program: Commonwealth Classroom series this Thursday, August 20.

August 2020 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Partnering with VPM to honor the Centennial of the 19th Amendment with Panel Talk and New Documentary

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is partnering with VPM to celebrate the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment guaranteeing women's right to vote this month.

June 2020 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Re-Opening to the Public July 1

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is pleased to announce that it will be re-opening its doors to the public on Wednesday, July 1.

June 2020 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture to Welcome Visitors Back to the Museum 

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is excited to annouce it is re-opening its galleries to the public on July 1.

May 2020 - Area Museums Join Forces on May 24 to Offer Richmonders Physical and Digital Scavenger Hunts

Local Museums are collaborating on a unique scavenger hunt experience for people across the Richmond region. The program dubbed the #RVAHistoryHunt, will launch in time for National Scavenger Hunt Day on May 24 and is tailored to fit the unique challenges of the coronavirus outbreak.

May 2020 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Announces the Winners of the First Every Virtual Virginia History Day Contest

After months of research, preparation, and regional competitions, the results are now in and can be viewed on the Virginia History Day section of the Virginia Museum of History & Culture's (VMHC) website.

May 2020 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Presents New Online Live Interactive Program Movie Mythbusting

Are you a film buff who also loves history? Then join the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) for an in-depth and educated look behind the scenes in a new free online live interactive program, Movie Mythbusting.

May 2020 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Partners with Artists, Hamilton Glass and Matt Lively on Collaborative Project, All in Together

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is pleased to partner with local artists, Hamilton Glass and Matt Lively, on a new collaborative project, All in Together. Through this project, Glass and Lively hope to bring the community together creatively while everyone is still physically distanced due to the COVID-19 crisis.

May 2020 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Partners with VCU, Local Brewers and Richmond Beeristoric to Launch New Thirsty Thursdays Series on May 7

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is teaming up with experts from Richmond Beeristoric, local brewers and the VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education for Thirsty Thursdays.

May 2020 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture Premiers Live Virtual Awards Ceremony for Virginia History Day

The first ever virtual Virginia History Day state contest wraps up this afternoon with the premiere of a virtual award ceremony to announce this year's winners.

April 2020 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture announces New Video Series Curators At Home

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is pleased to announce a new video series called Curators At Home, which will take viewers beyond the bare facts of Virginia history as VMHC curators uncover the real stories and real people behind the dates.

April 2020 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture announces New Series of Free Livestream Virtual Banner Lectures

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is pleased to announce a new series of free livesteam virtual banner lectures that visitors can view online.

April 2020 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture announces New Webinars for Adults and HISTORYCONNECTS Programs For Students

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is pleased to announce new free online webinars for adults and HISTORYCONNECTS programs for students.

April 2020- Virginia Museum of History & Culture Applauds Strong Student Participation for Virginia History Day Virtual District Contests

This week marks the culmination of four Virginia History Day district contests. Virginia History Day (VHD), a massive competition for students in grades four through twelve, is coordinated by the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC), in conjunction with the National History Day Contest.

April 2020 - Virginia Museum of History & Culture offering New Webinars for Adults and Students and Calls on All Virginians for Help in Creating New Exhibition

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is pleased to announce new free online webinars for adults and students this week.

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