History Events in Richmond

Check out happening history events all around Richmond, VA

Unveiling Event | RVA Community Makers 2026

 Thu, 12 Feb at 06:00 pm 200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA, United States, Virginia 23220

The Skipwith-Roper Homecoming

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

Black History Museum Tour

Sat, 21 Feb at 01:00 pm Black History Museum & Cultural Center

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

Deaddollz Tour 2026 - Little Miss Nasty, GG Magree, and Mimi Barks at Ember Music Hall

 Thu, 23 Apr Ember Music Hall

Wine Quirks: Black History Month — History, Craft, and Community

 Sun, 15 Feb at 06:00 pm Quirk Hotel Richmond, West Broad Street, Richmond, VA, USA USD 39

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

A Swingin' Centennial Celebration!

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

Relationships Forged in War Symposium (February 13—15)

 Sun, 15 Feb at 10:00 am American Civil War Museum- Historic Tredegar USD 15 to 109

Still Rising: The Soundtrack of Black History

 Thu, 12 Feb at 06:00 pm Virginia Union University Free

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

Black Excellence Gala

 Sat, 28 Feb at 06:00 pm Queally Center Free

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

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

Richmond African American Book Festival

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

RVA Charmettes - 2026 Black History Brunch

 Sat, 21 Feb at 11:00 am Fifth Baptist Church USD 55

On the Shoulders of Giants: A CI Cultural Day Trip

 Sat, 28 Feb at 09:00 am Virginia Museum of Fine Arts USD 0 to 15

Ethan Allen & the Green Mountain Boys

 Sun, 15 Feb at 02:45 pm 2401 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23223-7128, United States

Liberty or Death Reenactment: Patriots Day

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

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: Anniversary Show

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

Meet Patsey Henry

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

Liberty or Death Reenactment in honor of Presidents Day

 Sun, 15 Feb at 01:30 pm 2401 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23223-7128, United States

BLACK to the Future

 Sun, 22 Feb at 02:00 pm Publix Super Market at White Oak Village Free

Melissa in De Nile Museum Meetups: The VMFA

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

Special Focus Tour: Love & Marriage in Tudor Times

 Thu, 12 Feb at 05:30 pm 4305 Sulgrave Road, Richmond, VA, United States, Virginia 23221

Visit the Vault

 Sat, 14 Feb at 03:00 pm 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States, Virginia 23220

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

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

Lafayette Day in Virginia

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

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

 Sat, 28 Feb at 10:00 am 4305 Sulgrave Road, Richmond, VA, United States, Virginia 23221

“To Marry or Not to Marry?” A Study of Elizabeth I and Bess of Hardwick with Author Carol Ann Lloyd

 Fri, 20 Feb at 07:00 pm 4305 Sulgrave Road, Richmond, VA, United States, Virginia 23221

Journey Program Presents: "Creame De La Creme: The James Hemming Story

 Sat, 21 Feb at 02:00 pm 4901 Old Brook Rd, Richmond, VA 23227-3422, United States

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

A Nation at 250: Virginia Student Oratory Contest

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