Richmond History Center

this week's historic richmond tours

Canal Boats and Cobblestones Walking Tour - July 12th, 6-7:30pm
Hollywood Cemetery - July 13th, 2-4pm
Highlights of Hollywood Cemetery - Mon.-Sat. 10-11:30am
City Center Walks - Mon -Sat. 10:30am -12pm

For a complete list of 2008 walking and bus tours, visit our Tours page.

2008 richmond history makers

The public call for nominations for the 4th annual Richmond History Makers is now closed. Honorees will be selected and notified by the end of July and announced publicly in September.

The History Center and its sponsors thank those who submitted nominations and invite the public to attend the gala celebration on October 21, 2008, at the History Center. For more information about the program, visit www.richmondhistorymakers.com.

Think you know Richmond? Test your knowledge at www.iknowrichmond.com, Richmond's online History Quiz.

Take the quiz and get a free pass to the History Center!

Gas prices keeping you at home this summer?

Be a tourist in your own town...Richmond City, Henrico and Chesterfield County residents who visit the History Center through June 30th are eligible for a complimentary membership! Plan your visit.

Battle for the City: the Politics of Race 1950s-1970s

A new exhibition

The History Center revisits citywide conflicts over integration, civil rights, urban planning, transportation, and political representation. Highlights include large-scale images of riots, demonstrations, integration attemps and more, as well as the Woolworth's lunch counter, a Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike toll booth and a Ku Klux Klan robe.

April 4, 2008 - January 31, 2009

GALLERY HOURS: Tues. - Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. 12-5pm; Closed Mondays. ADMISSION: $10

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It’s your history, it’s your Richmond History Center, and you belong here! Join now or give a gift membership; you’ll enjoy lots of great benefits and support the preservation of Richmond history at the same time. Find out how to join today.

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PLANNING AN EVENT?

It’s party season, and the History Center can make your event shine! From holiday parties, client appreciation events, birthdays and anniversaries to the perfect garden wedding, The Richmond History Center will make your event memorable. Visit our facility rental section.