Collections Up Close – Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation

In this series, VMHC staff curate displays featuring some of the museum’s millions of artifacts and manuscripts that are not currently on exhibit. In addition to a themed presentation, guests are led on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the museum’s storage areas to examine the museum’s collection up close while interacting with VMHC staff members.

Only a fraction of the VMHC’s vast collection of American Revolution materials are on display in our Give Me Liberty exhibition. Join us to be in “The Room Where It Happens” with treasured materials related to Founding Fathers, average soldiers, and civilians from all backgrounds who experienced America’s founding.

Program Notes:

-Due to very popular demand, two times are being offered: 10:30 am + 2:00 pm.
-This program involves long periods of standing and walking.
-Due to space restrictions in the museum’s storage areas, each program time is strictly limited to 10 people. Each attendee must be a ticket holder.
-Due to spending time in the museum’s storage areas, the following items are not allowed with you during this program. Please leave them in your vehicle or store them in a locker located in the VMHC library’s locker room: Bags/purses. Food/drinks (including water bottles)
-VMHC Members, please log into your account to reserve your tickets. Your member pricing will be visible once your tickets are added to the cart.

Happens on the following Dates:
Oct 11, 2025, 10:30am to 12:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Oct 11, 2025, 2:30pm to 4:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)