Virginia Museum of History & Culture Celebrates Virginia Winemaking at Third Annual Wine Festival

Media Alert
October 2, 2023
Taylor Fuqua, Manager of PR & Marketing; tfuqua@VirginiaHistory.org; 804.342.9661

Richmond, Va – Raise a glass with the Virginia Museum of History & Culture and celebrate Virginia Wine Month at the third annual Virginia Vines wine festival on Saturday, October 21. This year’s event will highlight Virginia varietals such as Cab Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Viognier, and Chardonnay, with wine selections from some of Virginia’s best wineries and vineyards. Guests can also enjoy live jazz, food trucks, and after-hours access to the Apollo: When We Went to the Moon exhibition on display now through December 31, 2023.

From the Blueridge Mountains to the Eastern Shore, Virginia’s five geographic regions support more than 28 varieties of grapes on over 4,000 acres of land, making the Commonwealth one of the top five wine-producing regions in the country. Virginia Vines is a great opportunity for guests to explore Virginia’s wine culture and learn more about the unique flavors, aromas, and textures each wine has to offer.

Virginia Vines is the third in a series of events throughout the fall celebrating the history of alcohol in the Commonwealth. For more information about Virginia Vines or to purchase tickets, visit VirginiaHistory.org/Libations.

Date:

Saturday, October 21st

Time:

6:00 pm.- 9:00 pm.

Location:

Virginia Museum of History & Culture

428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard

Richmond, Virginia 2322

Featured Wineries

Barboursville Vineyards
Blenheim Vineyards
Early Mountain Vineyards
Glen Manor Vineyards
Rosemont Vineyards & Winery
Star Party Winery
Veritas Vineyards and Winery

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The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is the only institution dedicated to presenting the entire history of Virginia over time and across regions. Its nationally significant collection of more than 9 million objects, renowned research library, galleries and public programs demonstrate the centrality of Virginia to the narrative of the United States.

The VMHC is owned and operated by the Virginia Historical Society — a private, non-profit organization established in 1831. The historical society is the oldest cultural organization in Virginia and one of the oldest and most distinguished history organizations in the nation.

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