History Events in Richmond

Check out happening history events all around Richmond, VA

Maymont Mansion Open House & Garden Party

 Sat, 21 Mar at 10:00 am 1700 Hampton St, Richmond, VA, United States, Virginia 23220

The Skipwith-Roper Homecoming

 Fri, 17 Apr at 06:00 pm 303 E Bates St Free

Commonwealth Crossroads: A Celebration of Virginia's Immigrant Traditions

 Sat, 28 Mar at 05:00 pm 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States, Virginia 23220

Murder at the Manor: A Time Traveling Mystery Living History Tour (6pm)

 Fri, 06 Mar at 06:00 pm 4305 Sulgrave Road, Richmond, VA, United States, Virginia 23221

Bill Kirchen

 Tue, 19 May at 08:00 pm The Tin Pan USD 43

A Swingin' Centennial Celebration!

 Sat, 11 Apr at 06:00 pm 4305 Sulgrave Road, Richmond, VA, United States, Virginia 23221

The Art Of The Cocktail Tastings & Recipe Demonstrations

 Tue, 10 Mar at 06:00 pm Virago Spirits USD 39

The Story of a Black Founding Father: A Talk by Dr. Sesha Joi Moon

 Fri, 17 Apr at 05:30 pm 2401 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23223-7128, United States

3 in 30 | Portraits by Alvin Lester

 Tue, 03 Mar at 11:00 am Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Wine Quirks: Women’s History Month – Wine & Hospitality

 Sun, 22 Mar at 10:00 am Quirk Hotel Richmond, West Broad Street, Richmond, VA, USA USD 39

Oh Henry! A Revolutionary Life Play @ St. John’s Church-Richmond

 Sun, 07 Jun at 02:45 pm 2401 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23223-7128, United States

Richmond African American Book Festival

 Sat, 11 Apr at 11:00 am Richmond Diversity Center

Prototype: Made to Inspire

 Tue, 07 Apr at 06:00 pm Virginia Museum of History & Culture USD 23 to 55

The Wilson Springs Hotel

 Fri, 17 Apr at 07:00 pm The Broadberry

Lafayette Day Cocktail Party

 Sat, 14 Mar at 05:30 pm 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States, Virginia 23220

Ashes Remain

 Thu, 07 May Canal Club

Liberty or Death Reenactment: Patriots Day

 Sun, 19 Apr at 01:30 pm 2401 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23223-7128, United States

River City PIRATE BALL (2026 Richmond, VA)

 Sat, 27 Jun at 08:00 pm Hofheimer Event Venue USD 20 to 52

Liberty or Death Reenactment: Anniversary Show

 Mon, 23 Mar at 06:00 pm 2401 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23223-7128, United States

Virginia Women Veterans Recognition Ceremony

 Wed, 18 Mar at 11:00 am Virginia War Memorial Free

Controversy/History | The Forecast for Public Arts and Media

 Thu, 02 Apr at 06:00 pm 1015 E Clay St, Richmond, VA, United States, Virginia 23219

Liberty or Death Reenactment: Summer 2026 Series

 Sun, 24 May at 01:30 pm 2401 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23223-7128, United States

2026 Dominion Energy Richmond History Makers

 Thu, 23 Apr at 05:30 pm The Valentine USD 0 to 50

Meet Patsey Henry

 Sun, 14 Jun at 02:45 pm 2401 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23223-7128, United States

William Francis Bartlett Medal Award

 Thu, 09 Apr at 06:00 pm American Civil War Museum- Historic Tredegar USD 322

Melissa in De Nile Museum Meetups: The VMFA

 Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am Virginia Museum of Fine Arts USD 20

The F.A.B. Experience: Women's History Month

 Sat, 14 Mar at 10:00 am 4821 Bethlehem Rd USD 29

Special Focus Tour: Garden Walk with Daffodils (10am)

 Sat, 07 Mar at 10:00 am 4305 Sulgrave Road, Richmond, VA, United States, Virginia 23221

Lafayette Day in Virginia

 Sat, 14 Mar at 10:00 am Virginia Capitol Building Richmond VA

Why Gettysburg Matters

 Mon, 27 Apr at 06:00 pm American Civil War Museum- Historic Tredegar USD 13

Women's History Month: Unique Women in the Bible

 Sat, 14 Mar at 04:00 pm Varina - Henrico County Public Library Free

A Perfect Frenzy: A Royal Governor, His Black Allies & the Crisis That Spurred American Revolution

 Fri, 08 May at 05:30 pm 2401 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23223-7128, United States

How George Washington Defeated Smallpox And Won America’s Independence

 Fri, 12 Jun at 05:30 pm 2401 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23223-7128, United States

A Nation at 250: Virginia Student Oratory Contest

 Fri, 10 Apr at 03:00 pm Virginia Museum of History & Culture Free

Our Fathers Brought Forth: Lincoln’s Gratitude in the Gettysburg Address

 Thu, 26 Mar at 06:00 pm American Civil War Museum- Historic Tredegar USD 13

“The Play’s the Thing: Much ado about nothing prepared” - A Bardalicious Workshop

 Thu, 12 Mar at 07:00 pm 4305 Sulgrave Road, Richmond, VA, United States, Virginia 23221

17th Century England

 Sun, 21 Jun at 02:45 pm 2401 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23223-7128, United States

Cap Trail 101 Presentation

Fri, 10 Apr at 10:30 am Meadowdale Library - Chesterfield County Public Library (Meadowdale Library)

A Slumbering Serpent: George Washington on Slavery and Disunion

 Tue, 30 Jun at 06:00 pm American Civil War Museum- Historic Tredegar USD 13

TJA Roundup 2026

 Wed, 24 Jun at 12:00 am Omni Richmond Hotel