Virginia Museum of History & Culture

What do you know about the Rosenwald schools? If you have not heard of them or don't know very much about this pivotal project, plan to join us September 5 for a special lecture with Andrew Feiler, photographer and author of "A Better Life for Their Children: Julius Rosenwald, Booker T. Washington, and the 4,978 Schools that Changed America". Feiler will discuss his twenty-five thousand mile journey to photograph 105 schools and interview dozens of former students, teachers, preservationists, and community leaders in all fifteen Rosenwald school program states. The Rosenwald program was one of the earliest collaborations between Jewish and Black Americans , drove dramatic improvement in African American educational attainment, and fostered the generation who shaped the Civil Rights Movement. This lecture is presented in partnership with the Weinstein Jewish Community Center and the Virginia Holocaust Museum. Details and tickets at https://lnkd.in/eenZ9mwf

We're hiring! The VMHC is seeking passionate, dedicated people to join us in sharing Virginia's ever-evolving story. We are currently seeking:   📚️ Senior Cataloging Librarian   ⁠Learn more and apply today at VirginiaHistory.org/Jobs. #hiring #jobs #museumjobs

Richmond, VA friends, mark your calendars for September 24 when Lindsay Chervinsky will discuss her newest book at the VMHC! More info at https://lnkd.in/eK8-ERFi

Join VMHC Education for a free, end-of-summer Teacher Open House! From 4:00-6:00 teachers will receive free admission to all exhibitions, discounts in the museum shop, and happy hour snacks and beverages. Families are welcome.  Members of our education team will be on hand to discuss our updated field trip offerings for the 2024-2025 school year, our new Civics Connects curriculum, and any other questions you may have. The Virginia Geographical Alliance and Virginia Council for Social Studies will also be present. 

Committed to educating all Virginians about constitutional history and civics, Director of the John Marshall Center Joni Albrecht is proud to announce the launch of Civics Connects, a new comprehensive educational resource for middle school teachers and students. Learn more about Joni in this month's Museum Staff Spotlight! #museum #staff #historymuseum #civics

Celebrate Julia Child's Birthday on August 15 with a special book talk and reception! Acclaimed author Alex Prud’homme will discuss his newest book, "Dinner with the President: Food, Politics, and a History of Breaking Bread at the White House", inspired by a series of events, including Julia Child’s televised visits to state dinners in 1967 and 1976. Stay after the talk to celebrate Julia Child on what would have been her 112th birthday! The reception will take inspiration from Julia’s special menu requested for her 90th birthday celebration—burger sliders, Caeser salad, and ice cream sundaes. Get tickets now at https://lnkd.in/gjAQh2W6.

We're hiring! The VMHC is seeking passionate, dedicated people to join us in sharing Virginia's ever-evolving story. We are currently seeking:⁠ ⁠ 🏛️Building and Grounds Associate (closes 8/6)⁠ 🎉Event Coordinator (closes 8/23)⁠ ⁠ Learn more and apply today at https://lnkd.in/d-TT7FC #VMHC #VirginiaHIstory #LoveVA #VisitRichmond #RVA #RichmondVA #VAMuseums #MuseSocial #Museum #MuseumJobs #MuseumWork #MuseumLife #NonProfitJobs #VirginiaJobs #ApplyNow #WorkWithUs #Hiring

Experience this one-day event where historians, practitioners, and members of the public gather to explore our shared past. Featuring panels and presentations that highlight groundbreaking research into Virginia history, tailored gallery tours that celebrate Virginia creations, and a special keynote lecture, the symposium links past with present to inspire future generations.

Join us next week for a special evening with chef Dan Giusti and Victoria Findlay, M.D., for this year's Health in History event at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. To register online, please visit VirginiaHistory.org/MCV and use MCV2024 to receive a discount on your ticket. #VCUHealth VCU Health Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine #VCUSOM #HealthInHistory Brigaid #ChefDanGiusti #Brigaid #MCVFEvent

The VMHC is proud to announce a new publication "Our Commonwealth: People & Places of Virginia"! ⁠ This coffee table book provides an in-depth journey across the five geographical regions of Virginia—Central, Northern, the Shenandoah Valley, Southwest, and Tidewater—and showcases the experiences of its diverse people. ⁠ ⁠ Mined from collections across the state, the objects, letters, diaries, and archival photographs from each region are arranged thematically in this beautifully illustrated narrative that provides a stirring, and often personal, story about Virginia's people and the place they call home.⁠ ⁠ Order your copy today from the VMHC Museum Store at https://lnkd.in/exfi5PB4