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Virginia Historical Society

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428 N Boulevard Richmond VA 23220
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(804) 358-4901
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The Virginia Historical Society was founded in 1831. Like most of the nation's older historical societies, it has always been a private organization, one that derives virtually all its support from membership and endowment. At the organizational meeting in 1831, Chief Justice John Marshall was elected its first president, and former president James Madison was elected its first honorary member.

www.vahistorical.org

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Virginia history comes alive at this institution.

The Scene
A Richmond institution since 1831, the Virginia Historical Society in Battle Abbey (next to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts) once focused on confederate military exhibits....

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Wonderful collection of materials and artifacts from pre history, through the New World Settlements and effects of modern in inventions and the Civil Rights movement in Virginia. Special lecture … Wonderful collection of materials and artifacts from pre history, through the New World Settlements and effects of modern in inventions and the Civil Rights movement in Virginia. Special lecture...

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Great way to get an overview of Virginia history. We spent about 3 hrs on a Sunday morning and thoroughly enjoyed it. Given more time I'm sure i would have spent more time soaking up … Great way to get an overview of Virginia history. We spent about 3 hrs on a Sunday morning and thoroughly enjoyed it. Given more time I'm sure i would have spent more time soaking up the details. Plenty of...

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When I moved to Virginia from the Midwest, this was my destination for my first weekend excursion. I wanted to learn about my new home, Virginia. This is the place to start! Good displays, … When I moved to Virginia from the Midwest, this was my destination for my first weekend excursion. I wanted to learn about my new home, Virginia. This is the place to start! Good displays, special events,...

Under renovation

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60

Call ahead to determine if the renovation is complete. We expect it contains some great stuff but all we got to see was the mural room. We may try again. if we are in the area.

Good place to do research

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I went to the Virginia Historical Society to do some family history research. All I can say is WOW!! They have a collection that stopped me in my tracks. I was not expecting there to be so much information. The staff were lovely and ready to provide assistance and answer questions.

Enjoyable lectures

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Have been attending their lunch time Banner Series lectures for several years as well as many of their night classes. They have all been enjoyable and informative. We are members but throne hour lunch time presentations are only $ 6 for non-members, the nightly courses are usually on Thursday night. Generally two consecutive Thursday's lasting an hour and a half...

Excellent library & archives

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If you are doing family research in Virginia this is a good place to visit. The library and archives has books, documents, and more. The staff is very helpful and it is a beautiful place to do research. Their website has a list of items allowed in the library and they provide lockers on the first floor to lock your...

Over 400 years of Virginia History

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100

A huge archive of Virginia history with supporting books, manuscripts and artifacts. The have an excellent exhibit area she\owing you Virginia's history. It is very worthwhile for children see artifacts from Jamestown and early and colonial history.

A perfect way to spend the day

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100

Interesting, facinating, lots of variety, easy to get around, good parking,
nice gift store, everything a museum should have

Great service

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Excellent service. Look up items of interest in their electronic catalog, fill out document request forms (up to 5 items at a time) and present them to the librarian who returns with your requests in a few minutes.
No dislikes, but I wish that I had been better prepared. The electronic catalog is available online, and I should have made...

Educate

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Amazing we love to visit civil war museums to get a feel for different regions and outlooks. A comprehensive outlook of the war and the area.

Spent the better part of a day

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We live near Richmond and visit the museum at least 3 times a year. The permanent collection is a great view of the State History. You can easily spend the better part of a day. Check their website for special exhibits which are always fantastic.

museum part is closed in 2014

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this place had a very good Virginia history museum that is now closed temporarily for renovations (spring 2014). there is a library attached that remains open that is a great resource for people working on Virginia family history.

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I decided to visit the VA Historical Society after I found out it's free on Sundays. Having just moved here I didn't have much spare money for entertainment so I jumped at the chance for a free…

Free on Mondays! YP.com

The Virginia Historical Society is a wonderful place to take your family or just go alone to learn about the history of the area and struggles of people from the first residents of Virginia (Jamestown) to the Civil War to the present day -- it's free on Mondays which is understandably the day that many field trips come through but memberships are reasonable and you can go whenever you wish --

Virginia history comes alive at this institution.

The SceneA Richmond institution since 1831, the Virginia Historical Society in Battle Abbey (next to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts) once focused on confederate military exhibits. Today, the Center has shed that image by expanding its scope with exhibitions on wider-ranging topics like George Washington, the private man vs. the public hero, and the history of slavery. Permanent galleries display rare Virginia treasures including maps, models and portraits. Although the Civil War murals and Confederate-made weaponry are still impressive, don't miss the smaller gems of archeological finds...

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Discover, explore, and learn about more than 16,000 years of history at the Virginia Historical Society. We are a free museum, archive, and library.

Virginia Historical Society can be found at N Boulevard 428. The following is offered: Theater. The entry is present with us since Sep 9, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Richmond there are 10 other Theater. An overview can be found here.

Viriginia Historical Society is located at Po Box 7311, Richmond, VA..

The Virginia Historical Society was founded in 1831 by a group of people concerned about the preservation of Virginia's history. Today they exhibit and interpret the development of Virginia throughout the colonial period up to the present. The center contains a library, museum and archives.

For 150 years the Virginia Historical Society has been collecting portraits, manuscripts and artifacts, such as books, bound serials, sheet music, the largest collection of Confederate-made weapons in the world and much more. Semi-permanent exhibits include, "The Story of Virginia, an American Experience" and "The Seasons of the Confederacy." During 2014, most of the exhibition places will be...

For more than 180 years, the Virginia Historical Society (VHS) has been connecting people to America's past through the unparalleled story of Virginia. The VHS-a history museum and research library-features award winning exhibitions that are entertaining and educational for visitors of all ages. The Society is the only museum with all of Virginia's history under one roof-all centuries, all...

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For 150 years the Virginia Historical Society has been collecting portraits, manuscripts and artifacts. These include the largest collection of Confederate-made weapons in the world. Semi-permanent exhibits include "The Story of Virginia, an American Experience" and "The Seasons of the Confederacy."

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