Maymont – Dooley Mansion
2026-08-20 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Thursday, August 20, 6:00-8:00p.m.

Address – 1700 Hampton St

Join Maymont staff for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Dooley Mansion, newly reopened after a milestone renovation. The Dooley — or Maymont — Mansion was built in 1893 and stands as a remarkably complete expression of Gilded Age luxury and opulence. Guests will learn about the Mansion’s history as well as the extensive restoration work completed as part of Maymont’s campaign leading up to its 100th anniversary.

Parking: Use Hampton Street Entrance- 1700 Hampton St. will take you to parking lot.

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Cabin Hill – Private Residence
2026-09-17 18:00 - 20:00
Thursday, September 17, 6:00-8:00p.m.

Cabin Hill, located on the James River, was originally constructed circa 1910 as two log cabins and in 1964 the owners engaged renowned architect Bud Hyland to design a Mid-Century Modern addition to create a kitchen and make it a more family friendly home. The addition has his signature vertical board and batten exterior, which true to his Frank Lloyd Wright training blended seamlessly with the cabin and natural surroundings. New owners will discuss their plans to bring the house into the 21st century for the next generation.

Tickets: This event is for members only.

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2026 Golden Hammer Awards
2026-10-29 17:30 - 19:30
The Golden Hammer Awards began in 2000 to honor excellence in neighborhood revitalization projects throughout greater Richmond. The program recognizes professionals and community members improving our neighborhoods through restoration, adaptive reuse, new construction, placemaking, and historic preservation.

Celebrate the Golden Hammer AwardsThursday, October 29, 2026 5:30-7:30 p.m.at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery – Richmond

Submit your project for a Golden Hammer Award!

Application fees are $100 for businesses, $25 for nonprofits and community member entries. Applications must be submitted before 11:59 p.m. on September 11, 2026.

Projects must be completed after January 1, 2025 and located in the greater Richmond area (City of Richmond, Counties of Chesterfield, Hanover, and Henrico) to be considered for the categories of: Best Restoration, Best Adaptive Reuse, Best New Construction, Best Residential, Best Placemaking & Urban Design and our newest award: Best Design! (Best Interior and Best Vision)

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Noelle Stith at nstith@historicrichmond.com for sponsorship information and opportunities.

Golden Hammer Awards 2026 Application
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InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Judging Criteria

Quality of the renovation/restoration/installation – inside and/or outside:
Design, materials, and construction methods utilized in the project.
Creative design or physical form was used to solve a difficult problem or to
express a thoughtful, local, environmentally-sound solution.

Initial condition to completion:
What was the scope of the work undertaken by the nominee? A new project?
A “remodeling” project or complete renovation?

Impact on the surrounding area:
What was the physical impact the project had on improving the surrounding area?
Has the project created additional opportunities for others to improve the neighborhood?
What civic impact did the project initiate or establish?
Was community engagement included as part of the design process?
Did the project create a sense of a public place for the neighborhood?

Risk taken by the owner or developer:
Was the project pioneering in the neighborhood or section of a neighborhood?
Was there financial risk taken or challenging site conditions unique to the project?

Heavier weight is given to projects that:
Have a positive impact on the surrounding area
Utilize high-quality, sustainable materials, improves energy efficiency, or minimizes carbon footprint
Are creative or innovative in approach
Contribute to the overall revitalization of the community
Are elegant design solutions
Provide opportunities for community-driven design
Offer something back to the Richmond community

Applications are due September 11, 2026 at 11:59pm.
Projects must be completed after January 1, 2025.Contact Person Name*

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Project Team InformationArchitecture FirmDeveloperDraftsman (if outside of Architecture Firm)EngineerContractorLandscape ArchitectTax Credit ConsultantInterior DesignerHistoric Tax Credit Certification*

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Historical Use of Building (if known)Previous Use(s)OtherProject DescriptionProgram Project Description*Description to be used in the program (1100 minimum characters & 1500 max characters). Project Description for Judges (More details for them.)*Description to be used by Judges. What would you like for them to know about your project? Floorplans are really useful as well. Select ALL Categories That Align With Your Project*Please note that in judging sometimes projects get moved to other categories depending on their criteria. Judges will make the final decision on which category a project is judged on. Depending on the submissions pool, additional categories may be awarded. It is helpful to know which categories you believe your project aligns with.

Best Restoration

Best Adaptive Reuse

Best New Construction

Best Placemaking & Urban Design: Large Scale (i.e. parks, urban streetscapes etc.) or small Scale (i.e. community gardens, grassroots programming)

Best Residential

Best Design (Best Interior and Best Vision) (New Category)
Project Photos*Photos: Please include up to 10 High Resolution photos of the project, named clearly to indicate what they are to be
used during the judging process. 1. Tell your story through pictures! Include at least two of each of the following:
before, after, interior, exterior, and details. When possible, photos that show before and after of the same space are
helpful for the judges. 2. ALL PHOTOS MUST BE LABELED AS: PROJECT ADDRESS_DESCRIPTION_BEFORE/AFTER. 3. Each
submission should have a resolution of 150-300 dpi. Save the file in JPG format. 4. Please no collages or text overlays. Additional Materials: Site plan and/or relevant floor plans: These plans can provide critical information beyond photos. Many architect
driven projects include these plans, please include if your project has them. Documents must be labeled as
project ADDRESS_SITE PLAN/FLOOR PLAN_BEFORE/AFTER. Save the file in PDF format.

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Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, Max. file size: 5 GB, Max. files: 12. Terms and ConditionsI have read, understood and agree to the following: Historic Richmond has the rights to use your submission in publication, both in print and online, and in promotions, publications, and exhibitions. Competitors will be credited when submissions are used. All submissions will be archived and will not be returned. The applicant has filled out the form and agrees that all companies involved have been included to the best of their knowledge and owners are aware of the submission.Acknowledgement*

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Application FeeThere will be an application fee of $100 for businesses, $25 for nonprofits and community member entries.GH Business Submission $100GH Nonprofit Submission $25Total

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