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Agecroft Hall
Richmond, Virginia

Arboretum, Art, Culture, History, Historic House, Library, Park

Agecroft Hall, an historic 15th century Tudor manor house, was dismantled and rebuilt in 1926 on 23 acres of gardens and grounds overlooking the James River.

Executive Mansion
Richmond, Virginia

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

The Executive Mansion is the oldest continually occupied governor’s residence built for that purpose in the United States. The Mansion serves as a home for Virginia's Governors, a place for public events and is also open at certain times for visitors. The current residents of the Executive Mansion are Governor Robert F. McDonnell and his family.

Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
Richmond, Virginia

Culture, History, Historic House, Nature Centers, Park, Science, Specialized

Maggie L. Walker was a progressive and talented African American and the first woman to found and be president of a chartered bank. The site includes a visitor center and her home, which is restored to its 1930s appearance with original family pieces.

Preservation Virginia
Richmond, Virginia

Archaeology, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

The mission of Preservation Virginia is to preserve, promote and serve as an advocate for the state’s irreplaceable historic places for cultural, economic and educational benefits of everyone.

The Woman's Club
Richmond, Virginia

Historic House

Built for Bolling Haxall himself, this house was modernized in the 1880's by the Woman's Club of Richmond. The auditorium in the rear was designed by Richmond architect Charles M. Robinson.

Virginia Fire and Police Museum
Richmond, Virginia

History, Historic House, Specialized

The museum covers Virginia fire and police history, collections include antique fire apparatus, photos from 1875 - 1960s, police related items dating from 1790 to the present.

Virginia Museum of History & Culture
Richmond, Virginia

Art, Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is owned and operated by the Virginia Historical Society—a private, non-profit organization. The historical society is the oldest cultural organization in Virginia, and one of the oldest and most distinguished history organizations in the nation. For use in its state history museum and its renowned research library, the historical society cares for a collection of nearly nine million items representing the ever-evolving story of Virginia.

Archeological Society of Virginia
Richmond, Virginia

Archaeology, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

This organization of avocational and professional archaeologists is dedicated to the preservation of the past through volunteer activities and public education.

John Marshall House
Richmond, Virginia

Culture, History, Historic House

The home, built by Chief Justice John Marshall in 1790, is an outstanding example of Federal architecture retaining many of its original features. It contains a rich collection of memorabilia and Marshall family objects.

Maymont
Richmond, Virginia

Aquarium, Arboretum, Botanical Garden, History, Historic House, Nature Centers, Park, Science, Zoo

A Gilded Age Estate in Richmond, Virginia
. Maymont House Museum
. 100-acre Estate & Park
. Italian & Japanese Gardens
. Arboretum
. Carriage Collection
. Nature Center
. Wildlife Exhibits
. Children's Farm

Step through the gates of Maymont and enter a world of timeless elegance and natural beauty. From 1893 to 1925, it was the home of railroad magnate James Dooley and his wife Sallie. Now a carefully preserved historic landmark, Maymont offers something for everyone - young and old alike.

Tour the Dooleys' opulent residence. Stroll winding walkways with views of panoramic parkland, formal gardens, magnificent century-old trees, and picturesque estate buildings.

The Cole Digges House
Richmond, Virginia

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

Cole Digges, a Revolutionary War hero, built his house in Richmond in 1805. Renovated in 1995, the building now houses the statewide offices of Preservation Virginia, which are open by appointment. The Cole Digges House is located in the Historic Franklin Street District of Richmond.

Valentine Richmond History Center
Richmond, Virginia

Anthropology, Archaeology, Art, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Specialized

Formerly known as the Valentine Museum, the Valentine Richmond History Center is the only organization dedicated to documenting Richmond's dynamic history and is playing a key role in revitalizing downtown Richmond.

Virginia House
Richmond, Virginia

History, Historic House

Overlooking the James River, this 12th century home was transported from England to Richmond in 1925, redesigned and rebuilt by Ambassador and Mrs. Alexander Weddell.

White House of the Confederacy
Richmond, Virginia

Culture, History, Historic House, Military

Built in 1818, this National Historic Landmark served as the Confederate Executive Mansion during the war. Guided tours of the restored house–the elegant public rooms as well as the private living quarters–explore the lives of the people who lived and worked there.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

June 6 - 8, 2024

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Ohio Museums Association 2024 Conference with AMM

July 24 - August 3, 2024

Columbus, Ohio

South Carolina Federation of Museums 2024 Conference

September 16 - 18, 2024

Laurens, South Carolina

Museums Alaska: 2024 Conference

September 25 - 28, 2024

Fairbanks, Alaska

Florida Association of Museums 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition

October 13 - 16, 2024

Daytona Beach, Florida

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