upcoming historic richmond tours:

• NEW! Carytown & the Byrd Theatre walking Tour - Sept. 7th, 2-4pm
• African American Cemeteries Bus Tour - Sept. 13th, 1-4pm
• Church Hill Walking Tour - Sept. 13th, 6-7:30pm
• Highlights of Hollywood Cemetery - Mon.-Sat. 10-11:30am
• City Center Walks - Mon -Sat. 10:30am -12pm

For a complete 2008 schedule of walking and bus tours, visit Tours.

 

The liberty lecture series welcomes...

Dr. Edward L. Ayers, president of the University of Richmond and scholar of the American South, for a discussion of a continuation of his book In the Presence of Mine Enemies: The Civil War in the Heart of America, 1859-1863.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

• Lecture: 11:00 a.m.
• Lunch/Book Signing: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
• St. John's Church, 2401 E. Broad Street
The lecture is free and open to the public. Lunches are available by pre-order only and cost $10. Copies of Dr. Ayers' book may be ordered ahead with lunch or purchased at the event. Call (804) 649-0711 ext. 301. Lunch seating is limited. Reserve early.

4th annual history makers celebration

The 2008 Richmond HIstory Makers have been selected!

The History Center and its sponsors thank those who submitted nominations and invite the public to attend the gala celebration on October 21, 2008, at the History Center. To learn about the honorees and make a reservation, visit www.richmondhistorymakers.com.

Think you know Richmond? Test your knowledge at www.iknowrichmond.com, Richmond's online History Quiz. Take the quiz and get a free pass to the History Center!