From the first clash of European and Native American cultures, the history of Richmond parallels the story of Virginia and the nation. Riddled with contradictions, the history of Richmond remains a complex story of human enterprise and business development.
From Capitol Square to the Canal. With guided bus and walking tours, we make it fun for students to learn the history from their own back yard.
The History Center Archives has thousands of two-dimensional items related to the history of Richmond. The Collection is divided into four sections: Books and Manuscripts, Ephemera, Prints and Photographs.
The largest and finest collection of primary source material for researching and interpreting the history of Richmond.
The Valentine Richmond History Center has been collecting, preserving and interpreting Richmond, Virginia's 400-year history for more than a century. Located in the heart of historic downtown, the History Center is a place for residents and tourists to discover the diverse stories that tell the history of this important region.
A photographic retrospective of life in Henrico County in the 19th and 20th centuries, Info Focus: Henrico County through the Camera is on view through March 2012, in honor of the county's 400th anniversary.
The History Center offers year-round and funded summer internships, with projects designed to benefit both the intern and the History Center.
The Valentine Richmond History Center is accredited by the American Association of Museums.
