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History Begins at Home: A Personal Journey By Charles F Bryan, JR
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In this autobiographical lecture, Dr. Bryan reflects on the field of public history as it developed during the course of his own career. In 1988, he...
“Keep It a Holy Thing”: Lee Chapel’s Greatest Challenge
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On August 2, 2018, David Cox delivered a banner lecture, “‘Keep It a Holy Thing’: Lee Chapel’s Greatest Challenge.”
The chapel that Robert E. Lee...
Living Queer History: Remembrance and Belonging in a Southern City
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On June 23rd, 2022, Samantha Rosenthal held a lecture about an LGBTQ community in Roanoke, Virginia, and how queer people today think about the past...
Lost Attractions: The Parks and Places That Built the Tidewater
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For generations, many have flocked to the shores of southeastern Virginia for its beaches, resorts, and seasonal fun at its many destinations. In this...
Movie Mythbusting: Liberty's Kids
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Crossing the Delaware: a holiday classic... or was it? Learn the truth behind Washington's role in this historic event with this edition of Movie...
Movie Mythbusting: Thanksgiving
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In this program with VMHC Education, learn about the myths and real history surrounding Thanksgiving in America.
On the Back Roads Again: More People, Places, and Pie Around Virginia
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On October 20 at noon, Bob Brown and Bill Lohmann delivered a Banner Lecture entitled “On the Back Roads Again: More People, Places, and Pie Around...
Pocahontas – Religion and Faith (Pocahontas Symposium: Session 2)
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Few figures from the American past are better known than the young Powhatan woman who has come down to us as “Pocahontas.” Her fame began in her own...
Recipes Remade | Malinda Russell's Drop Ginger Cake
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The Recipes Remade video series explores Virginia's food and beverage history through the adaptation of historic recipes for the modern kitchen. Join...
Remembering Queena
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This special program celebrated the opening of the Virginia Museum of History and Culture’s exhibition, "Inside Looking Out: The Art of Queena Stovall...
Richmond’s Gilded Age: The Grit Behind the Glitz
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On November 2, 2017, Brian Burns delivered a Banner Lecture entitled “Richmond’s Gilded Age: The Grit Behind the Glitz.”
In the aftermath of the...
Secrets & Symbols: Child's Chest of Drawers
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Chest of drawers, about 1914
William L. Hedgbeth, Sr. (1882–1966)
VMHC Collection, Gift of Llewellyn H. Hedgbeth in memory of her grandfather William L...
Secrets & Symbols: Cooler by George Fulton
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Cooler for water or beer, 1856
George N. Fulton (1834–1894) for David Parr’s Pottery, Richmond, Virginia
On long-term loan from The Greenbrier, White...
Secrets & Symbols: Desk by John Shearer
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Desk, 1817
John Shearer (about 1760–after 1818)
VMHC Collection, Gift of The Children of Louis and Harriett Waldrop
John Shearer, a Scottish immigrant...
Secrets & Symbols: Temperance Quilt
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Quilt, about 1890–1900
Rena Effinger Coyner Koiner (1869–1949)
Cotton fabrics
VMHC Collection, Gift of Dennis and Kay Stockdale
Rena Koiner, the maker of...
Secrets & Symbols: Teresa Blount Portrait
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Portrait of Teresa Blount, about 1710–20s
Unknown artist
VMHC Collection
Traditionally, portraits contain clues to a sitter’s social identity. This...
Secrets & Symbols: "Crown of Thorns" Chest of Drawers
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“Crown of Thorns” chest of drawers, late 1800s
Unknown maker
VMHC Collection
So-called tramp art was popular across the U.S. from the 1870s to the 1930s...
Soul Liberty: The Evolution of Black Religious Politics in Postemancipation
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That churches are one of the most important cornerstones of black political organization is a commonplace. In her new history of African American...
Stonewall Jackson’s Little Sorrel
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On September 14, 2017, Sharon B. Smith delivered a Banner Lecture entitled “Stonewall Jackson's Little Sorrel.”
During the Civil War and throughout...
The 1811 Richmond Theater Fire
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