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VHS offering half price admission to “Gridiron Glory” for Independence Day weekend

Members of the military qualify for the discount, which is available at the museum only (online sales do not apply).

Tickets now on sale for “Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame”

The special exhibition opens May 28th at the Virginia Historical Society

Tickets now on sale for “Kehinde Wiley: A New Republic” at the VMFA

The special exhibition explores race and gender by replacing paintings of European aristocrats with contemporary black subjects.

“Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame” coming to VHS

The exhibition presents the story of professional football from its beginning in the late nineteenth century to the cultural phenomenon it is today.

VHS hosting “Collector’s Eye: An Institute on American Design” March 19th

Speakers include industry leaders such as Dr. Diane Jaconsen and Lynda Cain.

VHS invites public to #ColorOurCollections, win prize packs

Calling all kids and the young at heart.

Virginia Historical Society surpasses fundraising goal, on track to raise $45 million

The capital campaign funding led to a transformational overhaul of the museum facilities, both inside and out, and the establishment of new programs and services.

VMFA named one of the top 20 museums in America

The rankings were compiled from Yelp reviews, with the results published by USA Today.

VHS announces programming to complement ‘Dressing Downton’ exhibit

Enjoy a viewing of The Great Gatsby and a textile arts class related to the styles shown in the featured exhibit.

VHS hosting lecture on life, culture of Cherokee tribe Thursday afternoon

The talk, entitled “The Cherokee Diaspora: A History of Migration, Survival, and Pride,” will give insight into the culture of one of the nation’s largest Native American tribes.

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