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Establishing Religious Freedom: Jefferson’s Statute in Virginia
On July 24 at noon, Thomas E. Buckley delivered a Banner Lecture entitled "Establishing Religious Freedom: Jefferson's Statute in Virginia."
The...
Ethel Olivis Bluett — Rosenwald Schools Oral History
Bethel School & County Training School, Gloucester County (1940–1952).
This oral history is presented as part of the exhibition "A Better Life for...
Facts & Legends of Sports in Richmond
On July 14, Brooks Smith and Wayne Dementi delivered a Banner Lecture entitled "Facts & Legends of Sports in Richmond."
Basing their presentation on...
Female African American Civil Rights Pioneers in Education: The Road to Brown & Beyond
Professor Beth Hopkins, Wake Forest University Law School (Retired) and JMC Board Member, explores the women pioneers of Brown & Beyond. Hopkins is...
First Dads: Parenting and Politics from George Washington to Barack Obama
On June 2 at noon, Joshua Kendall delivered a Banner Lecture entitled "First Dads: Parenting and Politics from George Washington to Barack Obama."
Ev...
First House: Two Centuries with Virginia's First Families
On October 10, Mary Miley Theobald, delivered a banner lecture entitled "First House: Two Centuries with Virginia's First Families."
Conceived...
Fore-edge Painting
Founders as Fathers: Going Home with Virginia's Revolutionary
On October 9, 2014, Lorri Glover delivered a Banner Lecture entitled "Founders as Fathers: Going Home with Virginia's Revolutionary." Set against the...
Founding Frenemies
Frank James — Rosenwald Schools Oral History
Campbell County Training School (1952–1957).
This oral history is presented as part of the exhibition "A Better Life for Their Children: Julius...
Freedmen's Schools
Fresh Paint
From Horse-Driven to Gas-Fueled Transportation
From Reel to Real Indians
On November 20, 2019, the VMHC presented a screening of the award-winning film Reel Injun (2009, 88 minutes) by Cree-Canadian filmmaker Neil Diamond....
From Richmond to France: Images and Stories of Richmond and Her World War I Soldiers
On July 12, 2018, Kitty Snow delivered the banner lecture, “From Richmond to France: Images and Stories of Richmond and Her World War I Soldiers.”
Wh...
George Washington's Land Plat
In this video, former VMHC Vice President for Collections E. Lee Shepard discusses George Washington's 1749 survey.
Geraldine Pettigrew — Rosenwald Schools Oral History
Megginson School & County Training School, Campbell County (1934–1946).
This oral history is presented as part of the exhibition "A Better Life for...
Glee Clubs
Hampton Institute and Booker T. Washington
Hatteras Island: Keeper of the Outer Bank By Ray McAllister
On July 23, 2009, Ray McAllister delivered a Banner Lecture entitled “Hatteras Island: Keeper of the Outer Banks.”
The Outer Banks have enticed...