Community Partnerships

Save the Date! Shockoe Hill African Burial Ground Historical Marker Unveiling June 12 | 2:30 p.m. 1305 N 5th St | Free and Open to the Public The Virginia Department of Historic Resources will unveil a historic highway marker for the Shockoe Hill African Burial Grounds at a ceremony on June 12 at 2:30 p.m.…

May 12th |  6 p.m. – 8 p.m. GATHER for a FRIENDRAISING You might have heard of Historic Richmond, but not quite know all we do, or wondered who is part of our Historic Richmond family. Or you might have known Historic Richmond for years, so want to gather, celebrate, and hear our latest, detailed…

April 27th |  10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cohosted by the Council of Historic Richmond & Garden Club of Virginia. Nestled to the west of Byrd Park is the Carillon neighborhood, named after the Carillon Bell Tower, Richmond’s soaring World War I Memorial built in 1932.  The Carillon Neighborhood Historic District is registered as a…

The Court End Council is excited to announce that Winter Wander will be held on Sunday, December 12, from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  This annual community tradition invites individuals and families from across the greater Richmond Region to celebrate the season while exploring fascinating history and enjoying a variety of activities and performances. As a bonus, each site will have a recipe to collect that you can…

Thursday, March 28, 2019 The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design 2501 Monument Avenue Lecture 6:00- 7:00 p.m. | Reception to follow 7:00- 8:00 p.m. Known for the dignity of symmetrical facades and accentuated front entranceways, Colonial Revival has been a popular choice for residential and public architecture since the 19th century. Join us as…

Thursday, February 28, 2019 The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design 2501 Monument Avenue Lecture 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Reception to follow 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. A thought-provoking and relevant panel discussion focused on how historic preservation and affordable housing work hand-in-hand to “keep the neighborhood in the neighborhood.” Join us as we explore…

Historic Richmond will open Monumental Church next week from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. every day during the UCI Road World Championships! Stop by the Church and enjoy a free tour! Constructed in 1814, Monumental Church is recognized as one of the earliest and best examples of Greek Revival architecture in the United States. Robert…

Come meet fellow emerging professionals that share an interest in architecture, preservation, design, and the arts. You’ll have the opportunity to discover and join new groups that share your passions. Participate in a silent auction with works created by well-known and local artists. Complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres. This event is hosted by the Junior Board…

Friday, March 13, 2015  Pre-concert lecture starts at 7:30 PM Concert starts at 8:00 PM Monumental Church, 1224 E. Broad Street   The Mannheim Rocket Orchestra will be performing Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 and Beethoven’s monumental Symphony No. 1 on authentic period-instruments. The evening will include a special performance by The John Marshall Fife and…

Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Paisley & Jade, 3119 W. Moore Street Sponsored by: Dominion Energy To Register: Please email [email protected]   Do you live in a historic home? Ever wonder if you would qualify for rehabilitation tax credits? What’s the benefit of keeping your original wood windows? The Historic…

Tuesday, January 20 at 7:00 PM Monumental Church, 1224 E. Broad Street   Historic Richmond is thrilled to partner with the Henley Street Theatre and Richmond Shakespeare for a historical play reading from The Father, or Family Feuds by Denis Diderot, and Raymond and Agness, or The Bleeding Nun by Matthew Gregory Lewis. On December…

Friday, November 21, 2014, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Virginia Historical Society, 428 N. Boulevard   The Department of Art History in the School of the Arts at Virginia Commonwealth University continues its third decade of Symposia on Architectural History and the Decorative Arts with “Traditions–VI.” The presentations, directed by Professor Charles Brownell, take place at the…

  Fire, Flour & Fork is a four-day culinary event celebrating the best the Richmond region has to offer: its complex history, its rich artistic community and its established and rising culinary stars. “Queen” Molly Randolph’s Monumental Moveable Feast Sunday, November 2nd 11:30 a.m. | $65 | Monumental Church, 1224 E. Broad Street   PURCHASE…

Sunday, December 14, 12:00 – 5:00 pm Monumental Church, 1224 E. Broad Street   Ten historic downtown sites host a free holiday open house, featuring tours, living history and reenactments, gift shops, children’s activities, refreshments, carriage rides, music, and special guest appearances. 2014 participating sites include the Valentine and the Wickham House, the John Marshall…

Park Avenue in the Fan Wednesday, May 1, 2019 10:00 am to 4:30 pm Co-hosted by The Council of Historic Richmond and The Garden Clubs of Richmond. The Fan District in Richmond is the largest Victorian residential neighborhood in the country consisting of middle to late 19th and early 20th century homes. The eastern boarder…

Saturday, October 25, 2-4 p.m. UR Downtown, 626 E. Broad Street   Join Robert Winthrop, partner at Winthrop, Jenkins, and Associates and author of Architecture in Downtown Richmond, for a special downtown walking tour. From UR Downtown, housed in the former Franklin Federal and Savings Loan building, the tour will begin along Broad Street to the Central…