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A Chat with Willie and Woody

On August 10, 2016, veteran Richmond Times-Dispatch sports columnist Paul Woody, and Hall of Famer Willie Lanier gave a Banner Lecture.
Virginia...
A Native Son Comes Home: The Life and Legacy of Arthur Ashe

On July 23 at noon, Eric Hall delivered a Banner Lecture entitled “A Native Son Comes Home: The Life and Legacy of Arthur Ashe.”
Virginia’s own...
Changing the Commonwealth with Crayons

College Football

Connecticut sculpture

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...
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...
In Pursuit of Jefferson: Traveling through Europe with the Most Perplexing Founding Father

On August 25th, 2022 writer Derek Baxter held a lecture about his book, In Pursuit of Jefferson: Traveling through Europe with the Most Perplexing...
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...
Play ball! America’s Doughboys and the National Pastime in the Great War

On August 29, 2019, Alexander F. Barnes delivered the Banner Lecture, “Play ball! America's Doughboys and the National Pastime in the Great War.” In...
Richmond’s part in the early automobile and racing industries

Secretariat By Kate Chenery Tweedy

Secretariat, the great red stallion who became the 1973 Triple Crown winner, was born on March 30, 1970, at The Meadow, a historic farm in Caroline...
Secretariat: Virginia’s Superhorse

The Diamond: Miracle on the Boulevard

On May 16, 2018, Bobby Ukrop and his coauthors participated in a moderated discussion about their book, “The Diamond—Miracle on the Boulevard.” Born...
Tiny Tomes

Toys of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s

Virginia’s Lost Appalachian Trail

On August 3, 2023, Mills Kelly gave a lecture about his book, Virginia’s Lost Appalachian Trail. For over two decades, hikers on the Appalachian Trail...
VMHC Education | Games of the Past: Paper Dolls

In this edition of Games of the Past, we're talking about Paper Dolls! This video gives a brief history of paper dolls and shows you how to make your...