Born into slavery in Henrico County, John Mitchell, Jr. would become known as the fighting editor of the Richmond Planet newspaper confronting the violence and injustices of the Jim Crow […]
In the wake of newly found freedom for African American came the birth of the insidious character known as “Jim Crow”. We explore the long history of Jim Crow and […]
Puppet Pearl the sheep wants to know more about local government. Tyrone Nelson, the supervisor for the Varina Magisterial District, will read a story and talk about what the board […]
Do you know your Hamiltruths from your Hamilfictions? Find out in our new trivia game where we will test your knowledge of the hit musical versus the real life of […]
Incorporating hundreds of objects, documents, and photographs from JANM’s collection, this exhibition chronicles Japanese American history, beginning in the late 1800s with the early days of the Issei (first generation) […]
We the People, Me the Person is an exhibit focusing on the role of national and local government. The exhibit features content on citizenship, Constitutional Amendments, landmark Supreme Court cases, […]
Developed in partnership with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES), this timely exhibit provides much-needed historical context following a year that […]
"You Have to Start a Thing" explores how Tar Heel women and men fought for—and against—woman suffrage in the decades leading up to 1920. It also chronicles the ongoing struggle […]
Court Square & Environs: Our trained volunteers and staff will escort you on a guided walking tour around the Historic Court Square and its environs, the original 1762 core of […]
While there is no record of Alexander Hamilton visiting, evidence of Hamilton the Musical abound at George Washington's Mount Vernon. What ideas was Lafayette fighting for with all those Guns […]
Highlighting the experiences of Soldiers, both renowned and lesser-known, the Museum honors the accomplishments, commitment, and sacrifice of those who have served and creates a rich tapestry of history in […]
Participa en una exploración en línea de temas clave en estudios sociales, presentando recursos de museos de la institución Smithsonian.