Record on faucet
The VHS has actually many cookbooks, ledgers, and diaries containing dishes for alcohol, mead, wine, cider, also beverages. The "History on Tap" program places dishes from our collection towards the test as we lover with neighborhood breweries and cideries to reproduce days gone by. Last "History on Tap" collaborations include: Jane's Percimon Beer generated by Ardent Craft Ales, The Compleat Cyder from Blue Bee Cider, and Queen Bee generated by Black Heath Meadery. Find out about "record on Tap."
Developed Equal Film Series in honor of Grady W. Powell
The Virginia Historical Society is happy to announce its third yearly Created Equal Film Series honoring Grady W. Powell. Created Equal is a film and discussion series that centers around themes related to civil rights, peoples legal rights, and personal justice in American record. Throughout 2016, the VHS will display four movies that encourage audiences to explore these issues and their particular value in modern US culture. Developed Equal is managed because of the VHS in partnership with the Richmond Peace Education Center, and supported in part by Diversity Richmond’s VHS Guy Kinman analysis Award. Find out more about the Created Equal film series.
Teas at Virginia House
- Gingerbread Tea at Virginia home - commemorate the holiday season and produce a new family members custom! Cider and cookies will undoubtedly be served as you design and grow your own gingerbread home making use of gingerbread pieces, snow-like frosting, gumdrops, candy canes, along with other colorful goodies. Afterward, take a guided tour for the festively embellished residence while staff discuss the Weddells’ very own vacation traditions.
- Getaway Tea at Virginia House - invest a day appreciating beverage, conversation, and getaway designs at Virginia home. Learn how Alexander and Virginia Weddell celebrated christmas during their residency in Richmond in the 1930s and '40s. Your visit will include afternoon tea and a guided tour of festively decorated areas at Virginia House.