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The Valentine

The Valentine
The Valentine
Entrance stairwell, postcard c. 1910
Map
Established1898
LocationRichmond, Virginia
TypeHistory Museum & National Historic Landmark
Collection sizeMultiple
DirectorWilliam J. Martin, Director
PresidentMarjorie Grier, Chairperson
Curator
  • Christina Vida, Elise H. Wright Curator of General Collections
  • Meg Hughes, Curator of Archives
  • Kristen Stewart, Nathalie L. Klaus Curator of Costume & Textiles
Websitehttp://www.thevalentine.org
Mann S. Valentine and the Artist, oil on canvas, William James Hubard, 1852. Collection of The Valentine

The Valentine is a museum in Richmond, Virginia dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting Richmond's history. Founded by Mann S. Valentine II 1898,[1] it was the first museum in Richmond.[2]

In the early 21st century, The Valentine offers rotating exhibitions, walking tours, programs, special events, research opportunities and more as a way to engage, educate and challenge a diverse audience. The Valentine also includes the Wickham House, a National Historical Landmark.[3]

  1. ^ Bridges, Kim. "The Valentine Richmond History Center". Richmond Family Magazine. Richmondfamilymagazine.com. Retrieved 2015-05-17.
  2. ^ "Valentine Museum". Nps.gov. Retrieved 2015-05-17. In 1898, the house became the Valentine Museum, the first museum in Richmond
  3. ^ "Richmond: A Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary". Nps.gov. Retrieved 2015-05-17.

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