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The opening of a new exhibition, a unique portfolio of traveling exhibitions, and much more this month at the VMHC.
"Julia Child: A Recipe for Life" Exhibition Opens This Month
Embark on a journey of culinary mastery through sight, sound, and smell with the Julia Child: A Recipe for Life exhibition on view at the VMHC March16-September 2. The exhibition explores the key ingredients in Julia Child’s personal journey, which became part of America's culinary revolution, through a series of immersive experiences. Learning to cook empowered Julia, and she empowered others, profoundly transforming American cuisine and food culture in the process. The exhibition will also feature displays exclusive to the VMHC that will highlight Julia’s connections to Virginia and the influence of French cooking in the Commonwealth’s culinary history.
VMHC Announces Awardees for the 2024 Commonwealth History Fund Grants
Fourteen organizations from across the state were recently recognized as the recipients of the 2024 Commonwealth History Fund grants from the VMHC. This year, nearly $400,000 was awarded to support history preservation and education projects throughout Virginia.
Each year, the VMHC, in partnership with Virginia’s Department of Historic Resources (DHR), awards grants to history organizations and projects throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. There are several key selection criteria to be considered for a Commonwealth History Fund grant, including the significance of the project or resource, its impact on its community and the Commonwealth, the focus on historically underrepresented topics and communities, the need for funding, and the urgency of the project.
Funds can be used for a variety of purposes including preservation, publications, artifact acquisition, research, conservation of artifacts, and educational programming. Eligible recipients include Virginia non-profits, educational institutions, and state-recognized Virginia Indian tribes
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Host Your Next Event at the VMHC
Looking for a unique event space for your next meeting, conference, or special occasion? Look no further than the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. With a wide range of unique indoor and outdoor locations, our skilled events team will work with you to curate a personalized experience tailored to your needs. From intimate gatherings to large-scale conferences, the VMHC has the perfect space to accommodate events of almost any size.
VMHC Introduces New Portfolio of Traveling Exhibitions to Commemorate America’s 250th Anniversary
Museums, libraries, and community spaces will have access to an exciting new portfolio of traveling exhibitions produced by the VMHC, all designed to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American Independence.
In March 2025, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture will debut Virginia’s official commemorative exhibit for the 250th anniversary, Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation. This exhibition will highlight the essential Virginia people, events, and sites that helped bring liberty and democracy to the nation. Multiple versions of this dynamic new exhibition will also be made available to travel the state in March 2025, and there will be select opportunities to bring this exhibit to Virginia communities at no cost.
Another marquee exhibition, We the People, will open in March 2026. This exhibition will explore the many people who, over centuries, have made Virginia the unique place it is and in the world and the dramatic impact of the immigrant experience throughout Virginia’s history as people arrived from around the globe. A traveling version of this second marquee exhibit will be available beginning in March 2026.
Student Webinars at the VMHC
Take your students on an interactive journey through history with our live student webinars. During these webinars, VMHC Education will expertly guide your students through a process of inquiry and analysis as they interpret primary sources. This program is designed to align with Virginia Standards of Learning and focuses on developing essential skills in history and social science. Sign up for the next student webinar and let us help your students uncover the past like never before!