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Museum Events and Exhibitions
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| Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour |
| Valentine Richmond History Center |
| 11/07/2010 Thru 11/07/2010 |
| 2-4pm. An extension of the daily “Highlights” tour, this version covers in more detail the cemetery’s unique history, landscape design, architecture, symbols and residents. Meet at the cemetery entrance at Cherry and Albemarle streets. Tickets are $10 ($5 for History Center members). |
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| Contact: (804) 649-0711; tours@richmondhistorycenter.com |
| http://richmondhistorycenter.com/tours.asp |
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| Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour |
| Valentine Richmond History Center |
| 11/14/2010 Thru 11/14/2010 |
| 2-4pm. An extension of the daily “Highlights” tour, this version covers in more detail the cemetery’s unique history, landscape design, architecture, symbols and residents. Meet at the cemetery entrance at Cherry and Albemarle streets. Tickets are $10 ($5 for History Center members). |
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| Contact: (804) 649-0711; tours@richmondhistorycenter.com |
| http://richmondhistorycenter.com/tours.asp |
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| Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour |
| Valentine Richmond History Center |
| 11/21/2010 Thru 11/21/2010 |
| 2-4pm. An extension of the daily “Highlights” tour, this version covers in more detail the cemetery’s unique history, landscape design, architecture, symbols and residents. Meet at the cemetery entrance at Cherry and Albemarle streets. Tickets are $10 ($5 for History Center members). |
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| Contact: (804) 649-0711; tours@richmondhistorycenter.com |
| http://richmondhistorycenter.com/tours.asp |
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| African American Heritage Bus Tour |
| Valentine Richmond History Center |
| 11/06/2010 Thru 11/06/2010 |
| 1-4pm. Examine the role of free blacks, urban slaves and enlisted men during the Civil War and revisit the Reconstruction and Jim Crow eras. Honor the impact of Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, Maggie Walker, Arthur Ashe and Douglas Wilder. Includes a trip through Jackson Ward, a visit to the Maggie L. Walker Historic Site and a stop at the Civil Rights Memorial on Capitol Square. Reservations are required: (804) 649-0711 x 301. Meet at the History Center. Tickets are $23 ($20 for History Center membe |
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| Contact: (804) 649-0711 x 301; tours@richmondhistorycenter.com |
| http://richmondhistorycenter.com/tours.asp |
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| Jackson Ward on a Segway Tour |
| Valentine Richmond History Center |
| 11/20/2010 Thru 11/20/2010 |
| Tour the “birthplace of Black Capitalism” on a Segway! Jackson Ward is rich in African American history and culture and boasts the largest collection of pre-Civil War homes in the city. Tour includes the Maggie L. Walker Historic Site, the A.D. Price Funeral Home and the Dill House. Reservations are required: Segway of Richmond (804) 343-1850. |
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| Contact: (804) 343-1850; tours@richmondhistorycenter.com |
| http://richmondhistorycenter.com/tours.asp |
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| I Know Richmond: The Bus Tour |
| Valentine Richmond History Center |
| 11/27/2010 Thru 11/27/2010 |
| 1-4pm. An overview of the history of Richmond, including Court End, the James River and the Fall Line, Church Hill, Jackson Ward, the Fan and Monument Avenue. Tour drives by St. John's Church, Hollywood Cemetery, Main Street Station, the Jefferson Hotel and the Museum and White House of the Confederacy. Tour the State Capitol, walk Capitol Square and see the new Civil Rights Memorial. Meet at the History Center. Reservations: (804) 649-0711 x 301. Tickets are $23 ($20 for History Center members) |
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| Contact: (804) 649-0711 x 301; tours@richmondhistorycenter.com |
| http://richmondhistorycenter.com/tours.asp |
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| Holiday Glitter: Monument Avenue After Dark Walking Tour |
| Valentine Richmond History Center |
| 12/26/2010 Thru 12/26/2010 |
| 6-7:30pm. Our most popular walking tour! Enjoy the lights and glitter of Monument Avenue while it’s decked out for the holidays. This early evening stroll combines history with a touch of glitz! Dress for the weather, and bring a flashlight. Reservations are required: (804) 649-0711 x 301. Meet at the Lee Monument at Allen Street and Monument Avenue. Tickets are $10 ($5 for History Center members). |
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| Contact: (804) 649-0711 x 301; tours@richmondhistorycenter.com |
| http://richmondhistorycenter.com/tours.asp |
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| Holiday Glitter: Monument Avenue After Dark Walking Tour |
| Valentine Richmond History Center |
| 11/27/2010 Thru 11/27/2010 |
| 6-7:30pm. Our most popular walking tour! Enjoy the lights and glitter of Monument Avenue while it’s decked out for the holidays. This early evening stroll combines history with a touch of glitz! Dress for the weather, and bring a flashlight. Reservations are required: (804) 649-0711 x 301. Meet at the Lee Monument at Allen Street and Monument Avenue. Tickets are $10 ($5 for History Center members). |
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| Contact: (804) 649-0711 x 301; tours@richmondhistorycenter.com |
| http://richmondhistorycenter.com/tours.asp |
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| Liberty Lecture: Richmond’s Hollywood Cemetery, by John Peters |
| Valentine Richmond History Center |
| 10/05/2010 Thru 10/05/2010 |
| The Valentine Richmond History Center and the St. John’s Church Foundation present the Fall 2010 Liberty Lecture, featuring local author John O. Peters, for a discussion of his new book Richmond’s Hollywood Cemetery. Within its 232 pages, Peters tells countless stories of the cemetery’s ironwork, stone carvers, mausoleums, symbolism and residents. Peters will deliver a 45-minute Author Talk, followed by a wine reception and book signing. The book is a large-format, full color hardbound edition. Advance copies may be ordered by calling (804) 649-0711 x337.
Lecture: 6:00 - 8:00pm |
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| Contact: St. John’s Church
2401 E. Broad Street (in historic Church Hill)
Richmond, VA 23223
Free parking is available on-street and in the church parking lot at 24th and E. Marshall streets. A bus lane and elevator access are available on 24th Street between Broad and Grace streets. |
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| “‘I Am Well: War Is Hell’: Richmond During the World Wars” Opening Reception |
| Valentine Richmond History Center |
| 11/11/2010 Thru 11/11/2010 |
| Honor Veterans’ Day with the opening of a new exhibition, “’I am well: war is Hell’ Richmond during the World Wars” in the Massey Gallery at the History Center. Reception is for both History Center members and the general public. Era-appropriate live music and wine reception.
Gallery Talks (History Center Members Only)
a.) 5:10 – 5:30
b.) 5:40 – 6:00
Public Reception
6:00 – 8:00
Complimentary parking is available in the History Center lot off of 10th Street between Marshall and Clay. |
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| Contact: This event is free and open to the public. No RSVP is required. History Center members should RSVP to 649-0711 x301 and indicate preferred Gallery Talk (5:10 OR 5:40).
pr@richmondhistorycenter.com |
| http://www.richmondhistorycenter.com |
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