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The Ultimate List of RVA Parks and Playgrounds

You don't have to go far to enjoy the stunning nature right here in the Richmond area. The city and the surrounding counties of Henrico, Chesterfield, Goochland and Hanover are loaded with plenty of FREE parks and fun natural places for kids and adults where you … [Read more...] about The Ultimate List of RVA Parks and Playgrounds

Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day on September 21, 2019 makes museums accessible with FREE admission

In the spirit of Smithsonian Museums, which offer free admission everyday, Museum Day is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket...for FREE. On … [Read more...] about Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day on September 21, 2019 makes museums accessible with FREE admission

Museums Offering FREE Admission On Time Travelers Weekend – Sept. 21 & 22

Nineteen Richmond-area museums are taking part in the Time Travelers program, where visitors use a downloadable“Passport”to time-travel during a special admission-free weekend, September 21-22, 2019. In the Time Travelers program, tourists and locals alike can … [Read more...] about Museums Offering FREE Admission On Time Travelers Weekend – Sept. 21 & 22

Richmond’s Museums Highlight History, Art, Science and More

History, art, science and more is the focus of Richmond’s numerous museums. Whether going to beat the heat, entertain the family, show out-of-town visitors around or go on a date, museums fit the bill. Please check websites for the most updated information, … [Read more...] about Richmond’s Museums Highlight History, Art, Science and More

Summer Festivals in RVA

Summer festivals in Richmond, Virginia give us a chance to get to know another culture, eat delicious food, hear live music and see our fellow RVA residents in all their diversity. Go to urban intersections, parks, rivers, church yards and breweries to take in the … [Read more...] about Summer Festivals in RVA

Richmond Institutions Celebrate Black History Month

Did you know that Black History Month was founded by an African American man from Virginia? Carter G. Woodson , the "Father of Black History Month," was born in Buckingham County, VA. When he created what was first called Negro History Week, he knew it was … [Read more...] about Richmond Institutions Celebrate Black History Month