Learn & Explore!
Education is at the core of our mission. Whether you are a history enthusiast, student, or educator, we have many ways you can engage with Virginia's incredible story, whether taking your students on a field trip or browsing through 16,000 years of Virginia history with our online learning resources.
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Tennis champion Arthur Robert Ashe, Jr.,Ā is born in Richmond.
In 1975, he will become the first African American male to win the Wimbledon singles title.
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The Story of Virginia Interactive Timeline
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is pleased to present our interactive Story of Virginia timeline. The timeline brings together digitized primary sources from our collection and the Library of Congress, including text, audio, and video that places Virginia's story within the greater framework of the history of the United States.
Engage with Virginia History on our YouTube Channel
Banner Lectures
Featuring distinguished speakers presenting on a variety of important topics, our Banner Lectures are a great way to take a deep dive into the many stories of the Commonwealth.
Curators at Home / Curators at Work
In this series, the VMHC curatorial staff uncovers the real stories and real people behind historical dates, revealing treasures from our collections that the public seldom get to see.
Movie Mythbusting with VMHC Education
In this series, the VMHC Education Team āmythbustsā some fan-favorite historical films, chatting about whatās true and whatās not while making some interesting connections to our collections.
Unleash Your Creativity with Virginia History
Color Our Collections
Download coloring pages featuring items from our collection, and then share your finished pieces with us on social media!
Museum of You
Learn the basics of curating by developing an exhibition about yourself with this activity packet, including VMHC staff examples and guides for students.
Pieces of History Puzzles
Explore our collections through a variety of digital puzzles. Time yourself, change the number of pieces, and more.
Featured Events
Featuring award-winning speakers, tours, and family activities for all ages and interest levels. To browse all upcoming events, please click through to our calendar.
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July 4th Ceremony
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First Fridays at VMHC
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Julia Child Highlight Tours
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Front Lawn Fun
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Stories at the Museum
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Julia Child Highlight Tours
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Front Lawn Fun
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Lecture: The Unvanquished
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Stories at the Museum
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Collections Up Close: Virginians on Vacation
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Julia Child Highlight Tours
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Collections Up Close: Virginians on Vacation
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Front Lawn Fun
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Good Food For All: An Institutional Dining Revolution
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Stories at the Museum
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Lecture: Legend of the Witch of Pungo
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Julia Child Highlight Tours
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Front Lawn Fun
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Beyond the Bullet Points
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Stories at the Museum
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First Fridays at VMHC
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Julia Child Highlight Tours
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Virginia Brews
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Front Lawn Fun
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Stories at the Museum
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Lecture: Youāll Do: A Southern History of Marrying for Reasons other Than Love
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Julia Child Highlight Tours
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Front Lawn Fun
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Stories at the Museum
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Julia Child Highlight Tours
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Lecture: This Fierce People
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Julia Child Highlight Tours
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Julia Child Highlight Tours
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First Fridays at VMHC
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First Fridays at VMHC
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Collections Up Close: Tales of Murder and Mayhem
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Collections Up Close: Tales of Murder and Mayhem
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First Fridays at VMHC
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First Fridays at VMHC
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For Educators
Learn about classroom resources, distance learning, field trips, professional development, and more.
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Learning Resources
Browse educational videos, activity packets, student webinar archives, and more.
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Virginia History Day
Explore all the details for this annual history competition for students in fourth through twelfth grades.