• Winter Wander 2025

    The Valentine 1015 E. Clay St., Richmond, VA, United States

    Join the Valentine for some holiday cheer on our picturesque block of East Clay Street! Take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage, enjoy a performance and partake in refreshments and family crafts. Plus, tour the historic Court End neighborhood and hop on a free trolley for open houses and other activities at nearby cultural sites […]

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  • Richmond & the Republic: Court End Neighborhood Walking Tour

    The Valentine 1015 E. Clay St., Richmond, VA, United States

    Commemorate #VA250 in Richmond with the Valentine! Explore Richmond’s Federal-era history on this walking tour of the Valentine Museum’s Court End Neighborhood. In the years following the American Revolution, Court End became an affluent area where power players gathered in close proximity to the newly-established Virginia State Capitol. On this downtown walking tour, discover stories […]

  • Richmond & the Republic: Court End Neighborhood Walking Tour

    The Valentine 1015 E. Clay St., Richmond, VA, United States

    Commemorate #VA250 in Richmond with the Valentine! Explore Richmond’s Federal-era history on this walking tour of the Valentine Museum’s Court End Neighborhood. In the years following the American Revolution, Court End became an affluent area where power players gathered in close proximity to the newly-established Virginia State Capitol. On this downtown walking tour, discover stories […]

  • Richmond & the Republic: Court End Neighborhood Walking Tour

    The Valentine 1015 E. Clay St., Richmond, VA, United States

    Commemorate #VA250 in Richmond with the Valentine! Explore Richmond’s Federal-era history on this walking tour of the Valentine Museum’s Court End Neighborhood. In the years following the American Revolution, Court End became an affluent area where power players gathered in close proximity to the newly-established Virginia State Capitol. On this downtown walking tour, discover stories […]

  • Life, Liberty & Happiness with Jonathan Turley

    The Valentine 1015 E. Clay St., Richmond, VA, United States

    Join the Valentine and Library of Virginia on Religious Freedom Day for the return of Life, Liberty & Happiness. This lecture series explores the evolution and continuing relevance of America’s founding philosophies. Our featured speaker will be Jonathan Turley, law professor, columnist, television analyst and litigator. In his forthcoming book, "Rage and the Republic: The […]

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  • Hip Hop for Everyone Dance Class

    The Valentine 1015 E. Clay St., Richmond, VA, United States

    Hip Hop dance is an energetic, expressive style that grew from Black and Latinx communities in the 1970s, rooted in creativity, rhythm, and individuality. It includes elements like grooves, footwork, and freestyle foundations that encourage dancers to move with confidence and personality. In this class at the Valentine Museum, families will get a short intro […]

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  • Controversy/History | Taking Downtown Richmond to the Next Level

    The Valentine 1015 E. Clay St., Richmond, VA, United States

    Returning for its 13th season, the Valentine’s Controversy/History series invites Richmonders to take stock of the city’s most pressing issues. Everyone in the room is encouraged to share their perspective on hot-button topics, engaging with historical case studies, data, and expert voices along the way. This year, we will examine the “Common Good(s),” highlighting the […]

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  • K-Pop for Everyone Dance Class

    The Valentine 1015 E. Clay St., Richmond, VA, United States

    K-Pop dance is known for its sharp, dynamic choreography inspired by Korean pop music groups and their highly synchronized performances. It blends elements of Hip Hop, jazz funk, and trendy social media moves, making it exciting and accessible for all ages. Participants will start with a brief overview of K-Pop’s global impact before Richmond Urban […]

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  • Free Admission Day for Dissent!

    The Valentine 1015 E. Clay St., Richmond, VA, United States

    Join the Valentine to explore our newest exhibition, Dissent! Liberty & Loyalty in Early Virginia, with free admission all day. We tend to forget that not everyone wanted “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness,” nor have the goals of the Declaration of Independence ever been fully achieved. Between the 1770s and the 1830s, the […]

    Free
  • What Does Liberty Mean to You?: A Panel Discussion

    St. John's Church 2401 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, United States

    In partnership with The Valentine Museum, St. John’s Church Foundation presents What Does Liberty Mean to You?, a panel discussion featuring three first-generation Chinese Americans discussing what liberty means to them. The panelists will discuss their experiences growing up in China, including during the time of Mao’s Cultural Revolution, and compare their time in China […]

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  • Trail Ride Line Dancing for Everyone

    The Valentine 1015 E. Clay St., Richmond, VA, United States

    Trail Ride line dancing is a group-based, Southern-rooted dance style that celebrates community, rhythm, and movement through repeating step patterns performed in lines or circles. Often associated with Southern soul, R&B, and zydeco-inspired music, it’s approachable, fun, and easy to learn. The class will open with a short look at the cultural traditions behind Trail […]

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  • Controversy/History | Common Good(s): The Next Stop for Public Transit

    The Valentine 1015 E. Clay St., Richmond, VA, United States

    Returning for its 13th season, the Valentine’s Controversy/History series invites Richmonders to take stock of the city’s most pressing issues. Everyone in the room is encouraged to share their perspective on hot-button topics, engaging with historical case studies, data, and expert voices along the way. This year, we will examine the “Common Good(s),” highlighting the […]

    Free