Virginia Museum of History & Culture

A limited number of tickets are still available for Virginia Distilled, presented by Virginia Spirits, this coming Saturday, September 14! Raise a glass with us in celebration of Virginia Spirits Month. ? Sample spirits from up to 15 craft distillers across the Commonwealth and enjoy a commemorative tasting glass, live music, food trucks, and free museum admission. Plus check out new special features presented by Virginia Spirits, including special sessions with local spirits experts and helping us crown Virginia's 2024 Cocktail of the Year! ? ? Tickets at https://lnkd.in/eQUv3qyY

Dedicated to making the library a welcoming space for all researchers, from Ph.D. candidates to weekend history enthusiasts, the VMHC's Melanie Trent De Schutter Library Director James Herrera-Brookes talks about the things you might not know are available at the E. Claiborne Robins, Jr. Research Library. Dive into this month's Museum Staff Spotlight to learn more! #museum #staff #historymuseum #research

Looking for a fun way to feed your mind this weekend?This is your last chance to get tickets to the Conrad M. Hall Symposium for Virginia History -- happening this Saturday, September 7 at the VMHC! Join us and learn something new!

Interested in volunteering at VMHC? Join us for a Fall Volunteer Open House on September 10th from 4:30-6pm. This drop in event will offer the opportunity to learn more about the volunteer program, as well as meet & greet with staff and other volunteers. RSVP at https://lnkd.in/eCsha6Cj.

The VMHC has tons of amazing programs in store for Fall. Grant applications are open for the Commonwealth History Fund, there is a brand new tour of the Rare Book and Manuscript Vault, Virgina Distilled guests will vote for Virginia's Cocktail of the Year, and more! Check out this month's top 5 roundup.

What do you know about the Rosenwald schools? If you have not heard of them or don't know very much about this pivotal project, plan to join us September 5 for a special lecture with Andrew Feiler, photographer and author of "A Better Life for Their Children: Julius Rosenwald, Booker T. Washington, and the 4,978 Schools that Changed America". Feiler will discuss his twenty-five thousand mile journey to photograph 105 schools and interview dozens of former students, teachers, preservationists, and community leaders in all fifteen Rosenwald school program states. The Rosenwald program was one of the earliest collaborations between Jewish and Black Americans , drove dramatic improvement in African American educational attainment, and fostered the generation who shaped the Civil Rights Movement. This lecture is presented in partnership with the Weinstein Jewish Community Center and the Virginia Holocaust Museum. Details and tickets at https://lnkd.in/eenZ9mwf

We're hiring! The VMHC is seeking passionate, dedicated people to join us in sharing Virginia's ever-evolving story. We are currently seeking: ? ??? Senior Cataloging Librarian ? ?Learn more and apply today at VirginiaHistory.org/Jobs. #hiring #jobs #museumjobs

Richmond, VA friends, mark your calendars for September 24 when Lindsay Chervinsky will discuss her newest book at the VMHC! More info at https://lnkd.in/eK8-ERFi

Join VMHC Education for a free, end-of-summer Teacher Open House! From 4:00-6:00 teachers will receive free admission to all exhibitions, discounts in the museum shop, and happy hour snacks and beverages. Families are welcome.? Members of our education team will be on hand to discuss our updated field trip offerings for the 2024-2025 school year, our new Civics Connects curriculum, and any other questions you may have. The Virginia Geographical Alliance and Virginia Council for Social Studies will also be present.?

Committed to educating all Virginians about constitutional history and civics, Director of the John Marshall Center Joni Albrecht is proud to announce the launch of Civics Connects, a new comprehensive educational resource for middle school teachers and students. Learn more about Joni in this month's Museum Staff Spotlight! #museum #staff #historymuseum #civics