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Becoming an Author: Amélie Rives’s Audacious Entrance into Publishing by Jane Censer Turner

On April 28, 2022, historian Jane Turner Censer presented a lecture about the literary career of Amélie Rives.
By 1890, Amélie Rives was well-known...
Curator Conversation: Bringing it Together: Stories Behind “Our Commonwealth”

In this series, VMHC curatorial staff bring exclusive member-only programs to you on a variety of interesting topics. To see upcoming events in this...
Curators At Home: Virginia on Film

On May 8, 2020, VMHC Sr. Director of Curatorial Affairs Andrew Talkov presented this program as part of our Curators At Home Series taped by...
Curators at Work: Conversation with Judd Proctor and Brian Burns

In 2005, Richmond gay activist Judd Proctor and his partner (now husband) Brian Burns, began underwriting WRIR Richmond’s “This Way Out,” an award...
Death and Rebirth in a Southern City: Richmond's Historic Cemeteries

On April 8, 2021, Ryan K. Smith presented an exploration of the history and recovery of the burial grounds of Richmond, Virginia, through the lens of...
Edgar Allan Poe: Lessons for Creative Success from Literature’s Greatest Antihero

On October 28, 2021, writer Catherine Baab-Muguira presented a lively and informative look at Edgar Allan Poe and how his life can teach us...
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....
Historic Disasters of Richmond

On January 18 at 5:30 p.m., Walter S. Griggs, Jr. delivered a Banner Lecture entitled “Historic Disasters of Richmond.”
Richmond has had its share...
History Begins at Home: A Personal Journey By Charles F Bryan, JR

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...
Lost Attractions: The Parks and Places That Built the Tidewater

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

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

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

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...
Recipes Remade | Malinda Russell's Drop Ginger Cake

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

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

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...
The 1811 Richmond Theater Fire

The First Thanksgiving

On October 13, 2011, Graham Woodlief and Barbara Ramos delivered their lecture entitled "The First Thanksgiving."
Because of what they learned in...
The Poe You May Not Know

On June 4 at noon, Barbara Anne Cantalupo delivered a Banner Lecture entitled "The Poe You May Not Know."
Although Edgar Allan Poe’s name is...
The Queen and the USA: Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee in America

On July 26, 2012, H. Edward "Chip" Mann delivered a Banner Lecture entitled "The Queen and the USA: Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee in America."
Altho...