Richmond’s local history hub, The Valentine, is back with its first walking tours of the season. If you’ve yet to experience Richmond’s lore via a leisurely, guided stroll — now’s your chance.
This year, the museum has put together 100+ options for you to stroll through from now through October. To give you a sneak peek, we’ve put together a few April tours that we’re excited about.
Note: Tours are open to individuals of all abilities. The Valentine encourages folks to send an email with any accommodation requests. Most tours are 1-2 miles in length.
History Hounds lets your fur-friends join in on the excursion too. | Photo by The Valentine
Upcoming tours
LGBTQ+ History of Carytown | Saturday, April 12 | 10:00-11:30 a.m. | Dive into Carytown’s commercial history and learn how the neighborhood has supported Richmond’s LGBTQ+ community since the 1970s.
History Hounds Explore Oregon Hill | Sunday, April 13 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Your history-buff pup can accompany you on this tour of one of Richmond’s most vibrant + storied neighborhoods.
Note: This tour will repeat in May, Sept., and Oct.
Murals of Jackson Ward | Friday, April 18 | 3-4:30 p.m.
| Learn how the art of Jackson Ward illustrates a story of its rooted past, from the “Harlem of the South” to today’s community.
Off-Broad with Bill: Downtown Theaters | Sunday, April 27 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Join Valentine Director Bill Martin for a walk down memory lane — technically, Broad Street — to raise the curtains on Richmond’s historic theater scene.
Dive into local lore, enjoy the outside air, and socialize with new people along the way. | Photo by The Valentine
Ticketing
Registration is $10 for members and $20 for nonmembers unless otherwise noted. Children can tour for free.
Bonus: This year, the museum introduced the Annual Tour Pass, which grants access to all public tours + one free bus tour.
More tours
Registration is open for tours now through June + later dates will be added in upcoming months. Ready to step into history? Visit The Valentine’s events calendar to pick your next promenade.
