This program will discuss the plight of Richmond women during the Civil War and how they sought to deal with the numerous social, political and economic crises that befell them during four long years of war. Most found creative ways to adapt both themselves and traditional gender roles accordingly in order to achieve personal survival […]
Visit 10 Historic Houses for FREE with This Passport
March 16, 2015 By
Sometimes when you live in a city, you forget to be a tourist in your own home town. This weekend there are no excuses because you’ll be able to check out some of Richmond’s vibrant history for free. Bring your passport and travel back in time and taking a free tour of 10 historic homes, Saturday […]
Richmond Jewish Food Festival
January 9, 2015 By
What Should Be on Our RVA Holiday Bucket List?
December 9, 2014 By
tra·di·tion trəˈdiSH(ə)n noun the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation, or the fact of being passed on in this way. Last night, my husband and I had an interesting conversation about Christmas traditions in our house. I’ll spare you the details but suffice to say, we had different perspectives on […]
Fire, Flour & Fork
October 15, 2014 By
Fire, Flour & Fork is a four-day culinary gathering in downtown Richmond. Get inspired by the Richmond dining community and their visiting friends from across the country. They’ll share heirloom dishes, kitchen secrets and stories that link the past to the present. It will be an entertaining, unscripted urban potluck of events that you won’t want […]
Richmond Parade of Homes
October 8, 2014 By
Whether you’re considering purchasing or building a new home, you’ll find what you need at the 63rd annual Parade of Homes. Tour 70 new homes located throughout the Greater Richmond area including Counties ofHenrico, Hanover, King William, New Kent, Chesterfield, Powhatan, and theCity of Richmond. This is your best opportunity to see every type of […]
2nd Street Festival
October 2, 2014 By
The hands of time are turned back to when 2nd Street was the heart and soul of Richmond’s African-American community. Each year thousands of people come to Richmond’s historic Jackson Ward to hear live music on four stages, enjoy children’s activities, taste delicious food, shop in the marketplace, dance in the streets and renew old […]
Fort Harrison Battlefield Sesquicentennial Commemoration
September 22, 2014 By
DIY Volunteering -August 2014
August 5, 2014 By
Thanks To HandsOn Greater Richmond, we’re bringing you a new activity each month that you can do any time, any place and is great for getting little kids involved in their community. Here’s how it works: 1. Check out the cause and supply list below. If it looks like something you’d like to do, let […]
Feeling Happy? That’s ‘Cause You’re in RVA
July 22, 2014 By
Obviously we’re the best place to celebrate the 4th of July… but as it turns out we’re also the happiest major city around! (Maybe it’s because there is so much fun stuff to do) The U.S. National Bureau of Economic Research just released a study called “Unhappy Cities” based on a large survey (in 2010) […]
