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Preserving, Educating, and Advocating for

100 Miles of History

What We Do

Our mission is to make Virginia’s communities and historic places of memory stronger, more vital and economically sustainable through preservation, education and advocacy.

Explore One of Our Six Historic Sites

Patrick Henry's Scotchtown
Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown
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John Marshall House
John Marshall House
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Historic Jamestowne
Historic Jamestowne
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Smith's Fort
Smith’s Fort
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Bacon's Castle
Bacon’s Castle
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Cape Henry Lighthouse
Cape Henry Lighthouse
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Voices Remembered

African American History

Black history is incredibly rich, filled with stories of the families that were built under enslavement and endured in Richmond’s urban landscape.
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Upcoming Events

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Historic Site Field Trips

Historic Site Field Trips

We offer field trips to K-12 groups at our historic sites. From tours, to activities and programs, kids can learn in person from our sites filled with over 400 years of history.
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Our Work

Preservation
Preservation
Serving as a statewide historic preservation leader since 1889
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Education
Education
We teach, share, and collaborate for the preservation and enhancement of Virginia’s communities
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Advocacy
Advocacy
Advocating for preservation initiatives and promoting related policies and programs
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