Richmond’s numerous museums highlight history, art, science and more. Whether going to spend a rainy day, 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
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Richmond Institutions Celebrate Black History Month
Many museums in Richmond continue to tell the untold stories of struggle, sacrifice, achievement, and triumph that have been created over the 400-year history since the first Africans touched American soil. These stories shape who we are today and serve as … [Read more...] about Richmond Institutions Celebrate Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month – View Richmond’s FREE, Outdoor Murals
One terrific way to learn about the Black history of Richmond is to go out on one of the Valentine Museum’s FREE self-guided city tours. specifically Shockoe Bottom, Richmond Cemeteries and Jackson Ward – Self-Guided Murals Walking Tour. The Valentine History … [Read more...] about Celebrate Black History Month – View Richmond’s FREE, Outdoor Murals
Richmond area podcasts offer escape as well as window to our time, place and talents
Podcasts are a great source of connection, discovery, inspiration and even escape. Podcasts produced by Richmonders cover a plethora of topics from budgeting to hip hop, politics to history, and art to spirituality. Some are produced by individuals, others by … [Read more...] about Richmond area podcasts offer escape as well as window to our time, place and talents
Israeli Film Festival Entertains, Educates
The Weinstein Jewish Community Center's annual Israeli Film Festival aims to foster an understanding of Israeli culture and access to Israel’s young but thriving film industry. The festival features award-winning narrative and documentary films. Viewers can expect … [Read more...] about Israeli Film Festival Entertains, Educates
Celebrating Indigenous Culture in the Richmond area
There are many ways to learn more about the history of indigenous people in Virginia. Encyclopedia Virginia has an online description of the history of the Monacan, Powhatan, Mattaponi, Pamunkey peoples. Consider visiting "Mantle," the monument installed on Capitol … [Read more...] about Celebrating Indigenous Culture in the Richmond area
Richmond-area museum stores offer unique holiday gifts
If you’re looking for a unique gift this season, consider shopping at local museum stores. Whether you’re shopping for a history buff, an art lover, or a science explorer, you can find the perfect gift at a museum store. Here’s a roundup of some of the museum … [Read more...] about Richmond-area museum stores offer unique holiday gifts
Richmond-area Veterans Day Events and Deals
Whether you’re a veteran or active-duty military, one thing is clear – we appreciate your service. To say “thanks” for serving, quite a few establishments offer Veterans Day freebies and deals on and around Wednesday, November 11, 2020. This year there are … [Read more...] about Richmond-area Veterans Day Events and Deals
Richmond bookstores and libraries enrich with literary resources and events
Area libraries are back open and stacks are available for summer reading. And Richmond is lucky to be home to numerous bookstores, literary events and literary institutions. Authors often present their work at area book shops and writers’ groups, give book lovers a … [Read more...] about Richmond bookstores and libraries enrich with literary resources and events
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
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