History Archives

American Civil War Museum’s popular evening tour making a return

June 23, 2017 Richard Hayes

During these tours you’ll meet and hear conversations among free and enslaved people from the Civil War era.

Must-See RVA! — Bridge at Falling Creek

June 23, 2017 Rocket Werks

A look into the history of Richmond places that are still part of our landscape.

Mayor announces 13-person commission to study adding context to Monument Avenue statues

June 22, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

The commission includes well-respected community and city leaders from a wide variety of perspectives and viewpoints, who will solicit public feedback and make official recommendations on how to add context to, rather than outright remove, the city’s Confederate statues.

Virginia Historical Society hosting two week-long teachers’ institutes this summer

June 21, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

The institutes provide an overview of the rich history of Virginia from the earliest habitation to the present. Teachers will explore the vast VHS collections and learn how to teach their students to analyze primary sources and use historical thinking skills.