Community Calendar

In honor of World Refugee Day, join us for a free community movie event at the Byrd Theatre!

Peace by Chocolate tells the sweet, true story of a Syrian refugee family navigating their new lives in North America.

Optional: Stay for a brief Q&A following the movie to learn more about the refugee experience.

The Copper Moon Celebration is June 27 in Richmond — an unforgettable evening of African dance, Congolese fashion, live music, and amazing food. We’re honoring 66 years of Congolese independence AND raising funds for youth education in Cibombo, Democritic Republic of Congo.

On the first Friday of each month, the museum will stay open later for this family-friendly event. Between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm, the museum will offer free admission to the galleries, specials in the Café, access to food trucks, live music, and family-centered activities.

First Friday of every month from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Free after-hours admission to the museum
$2 off wine and beer in the Museum Café, plus specialty mocktails for adults and kids
Access to food trucks, live music, and family-friendly activities
Bounce House (weather permitting) and face painting

Plus, July First Fridays is themed to commemorate America's 250th
Preservation VA, St. John's Church Foundation, The Valentine, and Richmond Family Magazine will offer 250 inspired games, activities, and crafts
Richmond Region Antique Car Club will have their best red, white, and blue antique vehicles
Music by Matt Minor and the Backroad Brights
Food trucks - Timber Pizza and Cotton's Kitchen

Free, no registration required.

First Fridays made possible with support from Virginia Renalds Edmunds

I understand that regular photography and filming at the VMHC may incidentally capture my image and that of my guest(s). By accessing the property, I grant the VMHC permission to utilize my (our) image, appearance, and statements in audio, video, or photographic form without further authorization or compensation. I acknowledge that the VMHC owns these images and has the right to share them with media outlets and select partners of their choosing.

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.

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.

Women Supporting Women is excited to announce the return of the Accomack Support Group! This in-person breast cancer support group is open to survivors living in or around Parksley and Onancock, VA and the greater Accomack County, including Pocomoke. It's a safe, welcoming space for local Survivors to connect , share and support one another through every stage of their breast cancer journey.
Come meet our Facilitator: Cathy Kerns

Women Supporting Women is excited to announce the return of the Accomack Support Group! This in-person breast cancer support group is open to survivors living in or around Parksley and Onancock, VA and the greater Accomack County, including Pocomoke. It's a safe, welcoming space for local Survivors to connect , share and support one another through every stage of their breast cancer journey.
Come meet our Facilitator: Cathy Kerns

Women Supporting Women is excited to announce the return of the Accomack Support Group! This in-person breast cancer support group is open to survivors living in or around Parksley and Onancock, VA and the greater Accomack County, including Pocomoke. It's a safe, welcoming space for local Survivors to connect , share and support one another through every stage of their breast cancer journey.
Come meet our Facilitator: Cathy Kerns

Women Supporting Women is excited to announce the return of the Accomack Support Group! This in-person breast cancer support group is open to survivors living in or around Parksley and Onancock, VA and the greater Accomack County, including Pocomoke. It's a safe, welcoming space for local Survivors to connect , share and support one another through every stage of their breast cancer journey.
Come meet our Facilitator: Cathy Kerns

Women Supporting Women is excited to announce the return of the Accomack Support Group! This in-person breast cancer support group is open to survivors living in or around Parksley and Onancock, VA and the greater Accomack County, including Pocomoke. It's a safe, welcoming space for local Survivors to connect , share and support one another through every stage of their breast cancer journey.
Come meet our Facilitator: Cathy Kerns