Oct 08 Wednesday
Now showing six new exhibits. The featured artists are Adam Reinhart, Jen Cook-Asaro, Sarah Miller, Tatiana Gracheva, Kenneth Lee, and experiment with interactive art by RVA Game Jams. Also see 80+ working artist studios.
Visit us Tuesdays through Sundays 11am- 5pm. Admission is free and open to the public. Convenient and free parking is available. The exhibits will continue through October 18, 2025.
Check into New Orleans' most unforgettable motel, where the lights may flicker, but the characters always shine. AIRLINE HIGHWAY, by Lisa D’Amour, directed by Jude Hansen, runs October 3 through October 19 at Live Arts Theater. Join the party as the residents of the Hummingbird Hotel gather to celebrate burlesque legend, and ultimate den mother, Miss Ruby. Fierce, funny, and full of heart, AIRLINE HIGHWAY celebrates the family we create when life doesn’t go as planned. Get your tickets at livearts.org.
Oct 09 Thursday
Oct 10 Friday
A crime has been committed…and only YOU can help crack the case! Enjoy dinner while you dive into an interactive whodunit while resting easy knowing childcare is included—all for just $40 per couple.
Think you can solve the mystery before dessert is served? Reservations required.
The Botetourt County Historical Society, Inc. invites the community to its annual Founder’s Day Dinner on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Fincastle United Methodist Church Family Life Center.This year’s program will feature Stephen Wilson, Executive Director of the Historic St. John’s Church Foundation in Richmond, who will present “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death! Patrick Henry’s Iconic Speech 250 Years Later.” Wilson will explore the history and enduring legacy of Patrick Henry’s fiery call for independence, first delivered in 1775 at St. John’s Church in Richmond. As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of independence, his talk will shed light on the speech that helped ignite the Revolution and continues to inspire generations.The evening will include dinner, fellowship, and a celebration of Botetourt County’s own role in shaping the fight for liberty. Tickets are $40 and may be purchased online or at the museum. Seating is limited, so early reservations are encouraged.For more information, please contact the Botetourt County Historical Society, Inc. at 540.473.0148 or stop by during open hours to purchase!
Oct 11 Saturday
Visit the vault!
Join staff on a short tour of the VMHC's rare book and manuscript vault to see some of the collection's most unique books, documents, and artifacts from across five centuries of Virginia history. In addition to viewing these treasures, guests will learn about the VMHC's library collection and the library's role in facilitating pioneering research into Virginia history.
This tour gives special access to an area of the museum off limits to daily admission and library visitors.
IMPORTANT INFO:
This is an add-on program. You must purchase Daily Admission to the museum in order to take this tour.
Happens on the following Dates:Sep 13, 2025, 3:00pm to 3:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)Sep 27, 2025, 3:00pm to 3:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)Oct 25, 2025, 3:00pm to 3:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)Nov 22, 2025, 3:00pm to 3:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)Dec 6, 2025, 3:00pm to 3:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)Dec 20, 2025, 3:00pm to 3:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)