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January 2023
200 Years, 200 Stories
“200 Years, 200 Stories” 200 Years, 200 Stories On view through October 28, 2023 Free and open to the public. Free parking is available below the Library at 800 East Broad Street. Every photograph, letter, text, social media post or other artifact that we create, manipulate and save or discard tells a story about ourselves. The Library of Virginia has collected literally millions of pages and hundreds of terabytes of such data during its 200-year history. But what are the…
Find out more »March 2023
Athena LaTocha: The Past Never Sleeps
In this installation of monumental works on paper, Athena LaTocha invites viewers to meditate on the landscape as a geographic space, a repository of history, and a personified living entity. Her works often incorporate materials and elements taken from sites referenced in their titles. These sites are layered with history that underpins their vibrant and visceral presence. Driven by LaTocha’s deep love of nature and the land, the artist explores the relationship between landscapes and the human histories that were…
Find out more »August 2023
Certificate in Paralegal Studies
Start a new career or advance your current one! VCU’s Paralegal Certificate Program prepares ambitious professionals to enter Virginia’s growing legal job market, and takes just 6 months to complete! Reach out to our student advisor using the website link, and learn about prerequisites, available discounts, the benefits of exploring paralegal education, and see why so many aspiring paralegals choose VCU’s Paralegal Certificate Program.
Find out more »SHRM Exam Prep
The Center for Corporate Education presents SHRM Exam Prep. Prepare for your SHRM-CP or SHRM-CSP exam with a practicing HR leader and SHRM-certified instructor. Course runs on Tuesdays starting August 29, 2023 and ending December 5, 2023, 5:45 – 8:30 pm (Note: September 5th and October 31 are asynchronous and there will be no class on November 21) $1640 registration fee includes all materials and online learning software.
Find out more »September 2023
Open Call for Proposals 2024
Artspace’s Exhibition Committee will review proposals for exhibitions of art in all genres for the 2024 season in our gallery located at 2833-A Hathaway Rd., Richmond, VA 23225, in the Stratford Hills Shopping Center. All proposals must be submitted through our form. (link below) In addition to the use of exhibition space in our Artspace galleries, the artist or curator that submits each accepted proposal will also receive a $100 honorarium. Submission deadline, Sunday, October 1, 2023, 11:59 pm, EST.
Find out more »CASA Fall Training
Fall training occurs every Tuesday and Thursday from 6-9pm, starting on September 26th and ending on October 19th. There is also 1 Saturday session on September 30th from 9am-4pm. The swearing-in ceremony will be on October 26th at 6pm. Richmond CASA recruits, trains, and supervises competent and dedicated volunteers who advocate for the needs of abused, neglected, and at-risk children in juvenile dependency proceedings. By advocating for children in court cases, CASA volunteers promote safe, permanent homes for all children…
Find out more »Artspace’s Full Moon Cabaret Gala
Join the Excitement at the Artspace Full Moon Cabaret!! Annual Fundraising Gala for Your Community Nonprofit Gallery Saturday 9/30/23, 6-9pm Event at Artspace and Boyd Realty Group in the Stratford Hills Shopping Center Limited Tickets! + Bid online for art by premier Artists! + Purchase art: $50 Room & members’ $400 & under show + Dance and Howl to Music by: Professor Bless’ Blue Orpheus Cabaret + Get Creative! Costume Contest with prizes! Preview Friday, 9/22/23, 6-9pm. Ticket required to…
Find out more »October 2023
Toddler Time: Down on the Farm
Introduce your little explorer(s) to the joys and wonders of Maymont. Each session provides fun, engaging and active learning through story time, a craft and a guided exploration. Plus, you and your toddler might even make a few new friends! One adult must accompany child.
Find out more »Panel Discussion | Virginia LGBTQ+ Communities, Politics & the Law
Since Virginia’s founding, government institutions have shaped the experiences of its citizens whose sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or sex characteristics do not conform to societal expectations. In addition to prohibiting sexual acts, lawmakers and courts have determined Virginians’ right to marry, become parents, access healthcare and seek legal remedies against discrimination. A panel of speakers will discuss Virginia’s LGBTQ+ history through the lens of law and government. Reflecting on discrimination, stigmatization, LGBTQ+ community building and political activism, panelists…
Find out more »Civil War Roundtable: Shenandoah Summer-The 1864 Valley Campaign
Join author Scott Patchan who will present on October 5, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. to the Petersburg Civil War Roundtable. Patchan will share the “‘Shenandoah Summer-The 1864 Valley Campaign.” Scott C. Patchan is a graduate of James Madison University in the Shenandoah Valley. He is the author of many articles and books, including The Forgotten Fury: The Battle of Piedmont (1996), Shenandoah Summer: The 1864 Valley Campaign (2007), Second Manassas: Longstreet’s Attack and the Struggle for Chinn Ridge (2011), The…
Find out more »Out of School Day Camps
For youth who love the adventure of summer camp, Maymont will keep the adventure alive during the school year when school is out! On select dates when students are out of school, avoid the scramble for day care and enroll your K – 8th grade student in one of Maymont’s educational and fun day camps.
Find out more »Genealogy Workshop | Finding Your African American Female Ancestors
Library of Virginia reference archivist Cara Griggs provides an overview of researching African American women in Virginia from 1619 to 1920. This workshop will cover records that are commonly used for African American genealogical research — free registers, cohabitation registers, local court records, federal census records, petitions to remain in the commonwealth and Freedmen’s Bureau records — as well as the unique challenges of finding information about women in records that often focus on men, such as business, tax and…
Find out more »October 2023 Exhibits – Opening Reception
Artspace RVA to open new exhibitions from October 6 to 28, 2023 Exhibit includes a special one-day show of antique Model A cars on Saturday, Oct 7 Opening Reception slated for Oct. 6 from 6 – 9 p.m. Artist talks scheduled Saturday Oct. 7 at 2 p.m On exhibit in the Main gallery : North Carolina-based artist Jessica “J.B.” Burke’s Sweet Narratives of Peril, an exhibition of perceptual drawing expressing the language of excess and consequence https://www.artspacegallery.org/jessica-jb-burke-october… Richmond artist Elizabeth…
Find out more »Toddler Time: Down on the Farm
Introduce your little explorer(s) to the joys and wonders of Maymont. Each session provides fun, engaging and active learning through story time, a craft and a guided exploration. Plus, you and your toddler might even make a few new friends! One adult must accompany child.
Find out more »Literary Virginia Book Group (Virtual) | Trailed
Read and discuss the best of today’s Virginia literature—including books by Library of Virginia Literary Award winners and finalists in fiction and nonfiction. On the second Wednesday evening of each month, join a book group discussion online through Zoom at 6:00 PM. This month, we’ll discuss “Trailed” by Kathryn Miles (a People’s Choice Awards Nonfiction finalist). Next month, we’ll discuss “Demon Copperhead” by Barbara Kingsolver (a People’s Choice Awards Fiction finalist). Email to check availability of Library of Virginia loaner…
Find out more »26th Annual Virginia Literary Awards Celebration
Join us for Virginia’s biggest night honoring its authors and their stories! Hosted by award-winning author Adriana Trigiani, the 26th Annual Virginia Literary Awards Celebration will be held on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at 6 p.m. at the Library of Virginia, with nominated authors, presenters and special guests. Presented by Dominion Energy and supported by Carole and Marcus Weinstein, this event attracts those who enjoy the written word and support literature. The Virginia Literary Awards—our way of thanking the Virginia…
Find out more »Toddler Time: Down on the Farm
Introduce your little explorer(s) to the joys and wonders of Maymont. Each session provides fun, engaging and active learning through story time, a craft and a guided exploration. Plus, you and your toddler might even make a few new friends! One adult must accompany child.
Find out more »Supported Employment: Rights & Resources
Learn about: – Supported employment through the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) – Available resources in the community to support entry into the workforce – Waivers as they relate to supported employment Keynote Speakers: – Judy Jackson – DARS – Stephanie Subedi – Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Find out more »Common Ground Virginia History Book Group (Virtual) | Burn the Page
Read and discuss compelling nonfiction books handpicked by Library staff that explore Virginia history, society, and culture. This month, we’ll discuss “Burn the Page: A True Story of Torching Doubts, Blazing Trails, and Igniting Change” by Danica Roem. Look for our monthly Common Ground Book Group post on the UncommonWealth blog to fill you in on LVA collection items and other resources to enhance your reading experience. For more information, contact Becky Schneider at rebecca.schneider@lva.virginia.gov or 804.692.3550. This is a…
Find out more »2023 Civil War Symposium Optional Tour: 1862 Peninsula Campaign
Join Pamplin Historical Park’s Executive Director, Colin Romanick, and Newport News Historic Sites Curator, J. Michael Moore as we examine General McClellan’s Peninsula Campaign, covering the period between the landing of the Army of the Potomac on the Peninsula on March 17, 1862 to the Battle of Williamsburg on May 5, 1862. The tour will leave from the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier at Pamplin Historical Park promptly at 8:00 a.m. and return by 5:30 p.m. Stops will…
Find out more »Youth Mental Health First Aid Workshop
LET’S MAKE MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID AS COMMON AS CPR. Youth Mental Health First Aid USA is a FREE eight-hour public education program that builds understanding of the importance of early intervention and teaches individuals how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE? Adults who regularly interact with youth…Teachers, School Staff, Coaches, Church and Youth Group Leaders, Childcare Workers, Parents, Social Workers, Hospital Staff, Law Enforcement, Employers, etc. WHAT WILL…
Find out more »Archives Month and Queer Commonwealth Event | Library of Virginia Tour and Zine Making Workshop (12pm)
Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month and Archives Month in Virginia. Take a tour of the Library highlighting LGBTQ+ materials in our collections and learn about the important role of government archives in actively preserving and making accessible the records of our civic actions. Then learn about the history of zines and use reproduction collection materials and information from the tour to create your very own zine—a booklet created, written and designed by you! This program is offered at both 12:00 and…
Find out more »Archives Month and Queer Commonwealth Event | Library of Virginia Tour and Zine Making Workshop (2pm)
Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month and Archives Month in Virginia. Take a tour of the Library highlighting LGBTQ+ materials in our collections and learn about the important role of government archives in actively preserving and making accessible the records of our civic actions. Then learn about the history of zines and use reproduction collection materials and information from the tour to create your very own zine—a booklet created, written and designed by you! This program is offered at both 12:00 and…
Find out more »Toddler Time: Down on the Farm
Introduce your little explorer(s) to the joys and wonders of Maymont. Each session provides fun, engaging and active learning through story time, a craft and a guided exploration. Plus, you and your toddler might even make a few new friends! One adult must accompany child.
Find out more »Friends & Family Fall Festival
FREE OUTDOOR FUN! Please join the Historic Virginia Land Conservancy for a Friends & Family Fall Festival, October 22nd, 11:00am–3:00pm at Freedom Park, Free Black Settlement Area, Williamsburg. Activities include petting zoo, Bubbles the Clown, music, educational exhibits, games and door prizes. Food and drink available for purchase from Two Drummers Offbeat Eats, Shoofly Dairy Bar, Alewerks Brewing Company and The Williamsburg Winery. For more info visit www.HistoricVirginiaLandConservancy.org or call 757-565-0343. Event held rain or shine.
Find out more »Voices from the Shadows
Costumed guides will lead participants on a special Halloween tour, where they will encounter various historical figures on a real battlefield. Participants will hear ladies recounting scary stories, music in the night and experience fireside encounters, soldiers called to an attack, a surgery and more. Tours will be accompanied by sights and sounds that heighten the senses while breaking the silence of the night. The naturally haunting atmosphere of Pamplin Historical Park gives visitors a rare opportunity to experience the…
Find out more »Toddler Time: Down on the Farm
Introduce your little explorer(s) to the joys and wonders of Maymont. Each session provides fun, engaging and active learning through story time, a craft and a guided exploration. Plus, you and your toddler might even make a few new friends! One adult must accompany child.
Find out more »November 2023
Weinstein Author Series – Suzanne Stryk | The Middle of Somewhere
Please join us for a talk by artist and author Suzanne Stryk on her first book, “The Middle of Somewhere: An Artist Explores the Nature of Virginia.” There’s no such thing as the middle of nowhere. Everywhere is the middle of somewhere for some living being. That was Stryk’s mantra as she journeyed through her home state on a mission inspired by the reflective, encyclopedic sensibility of Thomas Jefferson’s book “Notes on the State of Virginia.” The creatures in their…
Find out more »Civil War Roundtable: Civil War Railroads
Join Bert Dunkerly who will present on November 2, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. to the Petersburg Civil War Roundtable. Dunkerly will share the story of “Civil War Railroads.” Robert M. Dunkerly (Bert) is a historian, award-winning author, and speaker who is actively involved in historic preservation and research. He holds a degree in History from St. Vincent College and a Masters in Historic Preservation from Middle Tennessee State University. He has worked at nine historic sites, written eleven books and…
Find out more »Breakthrough Trail 5K
This annual event is a partnership between the Park and Tri-Cities Road Runners. The race will take place on historic Civil War battlefield trails starting and finishing at the Hart Farm located at 6915 Duncan Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803. The race course will guide participants through the Civil War Breakthrough Battlefield trails which ended the 292 day siege of Petersburg featuring a beautiful landscape with original earthworks from the decisive battle. Participants will enjoy the safety of a course run…
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