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Bacon's Rebellion in Virginia in the years 1675 & 1676

Bacon’s Rebellion in Virginia was the first popular uprising in the American colonies. It was long viewed as an early...

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Céloron Plate

One of the most important artifacts to survive from Virginia’s colonial period, this lead plaque was placed at the...

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Copies and Adaptations of de Bry

For more than two centuries, the 1590 engravings of Virginia Indians by de Bry and van Veen were copied for other

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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...

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Curator Conversations: Year-End Review

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...

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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...

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Fanciful Figures

View illustrations of Virginia Indians as they were imagined by artists.

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Indian Tribes of North America

In the museum's rare book collection, a remarkable compilation of images exists in History of the Indian Tribes of North...

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Interpreting Historical Images

A historical image can be interpreted in a number of ways. Each approach brings a different set of considerations, or frame

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Invented Scenes for Narratives

When artists were hired to illustrate written accounts of events in Virginia, they did not aim to make realistic

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Murals Inspired by the Story of Virginia

Richmond is now home to more than 100 outdoor murals, and this popular form of artwork reflects the city’s modernity and...

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Native Southerners: The Indigenous People Who Made and Remade the South

On May 9, 2019, Gregory D. Smithers delivered the Banner Lecture, “Native Southerners: The Indigenous People Who Made and Remade the South.”

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Oysters in Virginia

Learn about the history of oyster in Virginia's food culture, tourism, and economy.

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Pocahontas and the Powhatan Nation

Explore the tools and clothing of the early Native Americans in your classroom.

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Political Decline and Westward Migration

The political stature of Virginia declined on the national stage when no successors of ability emerged to replace the...

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Recovering History, Reclaiming the Present: The Apalachee Diaspora since the 16th Century

On April 7, 2022, Kimberly C. Borchard presented a lecture about the 500-year-old myth of Appalachian gold and its catastrophic consequences for the...

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