Name: Archives Month Tour- 2 p.m.
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-17

With over 20 years of experience cooking in the finest restaurants, Chef Mikes is excited to present his vision to you and all our guests. ML (Mildred Lindsey, Mike's Mom) Steak is a modern Chophouse from Lindsey Food Group with a fun and fresh approach to the old stuffy steakhouse. Great food, cocktails, wine and hospitality in a fun atmosphere.

ML Steak House Chesterfield

A quirky nightclub setting that's home to Richmond's world famous Sunday drag brunch bringing entertainers from across the region.

Godfrey's

The Veiled Mirror is Richmond, Virginia's premier Victorian antiques, jewelry and curiosities parlor. We offer a highly curated collection of 17th century through early 20th century antiques, jewelry and art with a penchant for the unusual, dark, romantic and macabre. Named "The Best Place to Find Antiques You Didn't Know Existed" by Style Weekly, we specialize in 18th and 19th century mourning and funerary pieces -- including hair art and hair jewelry -- as well as Odd Fellows and secret society regalia, antique and quack medicine, Victorian era natural history and 17th through 19th century religious items. We love preserving and sharing the history of time-forgotten treasures. We buy from the public by appointment only and offer monthly classes and lectures covering a variety of historical topics.

Veiled Mirror

Located in the historic neighborhood of Oregon Hill, Vinyl Conflict brings you the best sounds of Hardcore, Punk, Metal and beyond. We buy and sell Vinyl, CD, and tapes. We also sell shirts, stickers, patches, zines, books and all sorts of other things to feed your ears and eyes!

Vinyl Conflict

Uncover stories of murder, mayhem, and tragedy while experiencing the secret histories that hide in the shadows. From the Powhatan Confederacy to today’s grisly murders, hear honest accounts from authoritative guides of the events that shaped this beloved River City and led to the very real Richmond Ghosts. Step into the turmoil of Richmond’s dark past. Richmond is where the revolutionary spark was set aflame. From St. John’s Church, Patrick Henry fanned the dream that would eventually transform into the wave of revolution across the 13 United States. It is the place where iconic figures like Benedict Arnold and Thomas Jefferson helped shape history. Richmond is also the home of villains, murderers, and rogues. Of the ghosts and spirits that wander its streets, some are welcoming, others diabolic, but they all have good stories to share. Richmond Ghosts will take you through Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom area – home to some of America’s oldest and most haunted buildings, tunnels, and grounds. These tales are based on historical events, local folklore, and eyewitness accounts. They will delight and scare you with a plethora of paranormal activity. Walk with us through history, the Colonial era, and the chaos of the Civil War, the unfeeling industrial revolution, and on. On your tour, you will feel the shadows of the slave trade’s terrible sins and hear tales that will freeze the very marrow in your bones. Hear chilling tales about the ghosts of the roaring 20s’, the decadent 70s’ and macabre modern specters that refuse to leave Richmond’s streets. We strive to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date information about Richmond’s haunted past and ongoing paranormal activity.

Richmond Ghosts

We are a retailer of fine men's clothing located in downtown Richmond, VA. We specialize in custom clothing and tailoring.

707 Fine Clothing

Discover Richmond Stories with the most experienced guides in the city. From historic cemeteries to the murals of Jackson Ward and the shady streets of Church Hill, our walking and bus tours dive deep into Richmond’s historic sites and charming neighborhoods, uncovering the hidden histories in the art, architecture and landscape around us. The Valentine’s public Richmond walking and bus tours are offered April – November. Visit our event calendar for the full schedule of tours and to purchase tickets.

Richmond History Tours by the Valentine

The Valentine is has been collecting, preserving and interpreting Richmond Stories for over 125 years. Located in the heart of the historic Court End neighborhood, the Valentine is a place for residents and tourists to discover the diverse stories that tell the broader history of this important region. As one of the first museums in Richmond, the Valentine offers bold exhibitions, innovative tours, special events, school programs and more as a way to use the past to inform the present and shape the future. Admission includes 2 hours of parking, a guided tour of the Wickham House and access to our rotating calendar of exhibitions. The Valentine is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. with extended hours (until 7 p.m.) and free admission every Thursday. Visitors can find parking in our lot at 407 N. 10th Street or at the MCV Visitor Parking Deck which is free with validation from our front desk.

The Valentine

The Valentine Museum Store is your go-to destination for gifts that capture the spirit of Richmond. Thoughtfully curated and full of local character, the shop features items inspired by the city’s history, creativity, and culture. Browse a rotating selection of jewelry, tee shirts, stationery, books, and one-of-a-kind finds, many of them handmade by Richmond artists and makers. You’ll also discover products from beloved local businesses, making every purchase a way to support the community and the museum itself. Whether you’re searching for the perfect souvenir, a meaningful gift, or something special just for you, the Valentine Museum Store offers something you won’t find anywhere else. The store is open during museum hours, Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stop by on Thursday for extended hours (until 7 p.m.) and free museum admission.

The Valentine Museum Store

Explore the Wickham House, a neoclassical-inspired home steps away from the Virginia State Capitol, built between 1812-1815 for Richmond attorney John Wickham and his wife Elizabeth. New England architect Alexander Parris designed the Wickhams’ home to accommodate their large family and the enslaved individuals who lived and labored there. This historic home allows us to tell the complex story of the Wickham family and the home’s enslaved occupants, revealing the realities of urban slavery and life in early 1800s Richmond. The Wickham House was later purchased by Mann S. Valentine II, and in 1898 became the first home of the Valentine Museum. Today, guided, dialogue-based tours focus on the period of Wickham ownership during the early Federal period and include stories of the free and enslaved inhabitants of the home as well as the Wickham family. Tours are available on the hour from 11-4 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday, typically last 45-minutes and are included in Valentine museum admission.

The Wickham House

We’re a community of runners, hikers, bikers and ballplayers. We’re an outdoor playground, designed by Mother Nature, with class III and IV rapids running right through our downtown. A 52-mile bike trail runs along the James. The Richmond Marathon and Ukrop’s 10k are huge celebrations, and the whole region comes out to cheer on our local teams. In fact, we’re so sports-minded that the Washington Redskins have their training camp right in the center of the city. Add to that awesome hotels, beautiful venues, attractions, art, craft beer, more than 900 restaurants and a convenient location, and you’ve got a top choice for your next sports event. Welcome to RVA!

From indoor to outdoor facilities, the Richmond region has the fields, pitches, diamonds, venues and the dedicated staff to ensure your event is a huge success. 



Sports Richmond, VA

Explore an archival institution near you in October for American Archives Month, starting with a tour of the Library of Virginia! Archives Month celebrates those institutions and individuals that help to preserve and make accessible the important records of our actions as residents, businesses, religious groups, government and society. This work can give us a sense of being part of a larger picture and helps us begin to recognize our connections to others — family, community, nation or a group defined by ethnicity, religion, work or play.

This guided tour starts at 2 p.m. and will take visitors through the Library's second floor, archival storage, special collections area and the digitization lab. Reserve your spot soon!

Note: Another tour will be held at 10 a.m. on the same day. You can sign up for that tour [here](https://lva-virginia.libcal.com/event/17145348).

This year’s Virginia Archives Month theme is "Remember Me: Death and Memorial in the Archives.”   
Before this 2 p.m. tour, attendees have the opportunity to explore other activities as part of the Library’s Archives Month Open House:

- 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | LVA Open House Tables Library staff members will share information about additional LVA programming including upcoming events and on-going volunteer opportunities.
- 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Makers Station Activity Get crafty at our makers station using images found in archival collections from across the Commonwealth to create your own Victorian mourning card.

This tour is free, but registration is required. Limited free parking is available underneath the Library at 800 East Broad Street. For more information, contact Mary Ann Mason at maryann.mason@lva.virginia.gov or 804.692.3648.

Programming assistance is provided by the Friends of the Virginia State Archives, a 501(c)(3) organization. Visit them at [friendsofvirginiaarchives.org](http://friendsofvirginiaarchives.org/).

Learn more about 2026 Archives Month programming at https://www.lva.virginia.gov/events/vam/2026.

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