Special Events for Members
The Virginia Historical Society offers a wide variety of lectures and programs, many of which are for members only and feature renowned historians and authors. The following special events are open only to members. Invitations with dates and times are mailed to members before each event.
If you are not a member (or your membership has expired) and would like to attend one of these events, please contact Kelly Winters, Membership Services Director, at 804.342.9658, or at kwinters@vahistorical.org.
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Stuart G. Christian, Jr., Lecture
The Stuart G. Christian, Jr., Lecture was named in honor of the former president of the VHS (1989–1991). This year's lecture was held in April. Charles C. Mann, author of 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus, spoke on the topic "Tobacco, Mosquito, Slave: Colonial Virginia and the Dawn of Globalization." Download audio file |
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We'll See You on the Bus
The VHS is offering its members three bus trips this year. Ride with us and explore the National Museum of the Marine Corps, the state capitol of Virginia, and the Mariners' Museum. More information |
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Annual Garden Party
Held in April, the annual VHS Garden Party takes place at Virginia House. Members and their guests enjoy the spring flowers, delicious refreshments, and lively conversation in the gardens. |
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J. Harvie Wilkinson, Jr., Lecture
This year's J. Harvie Wilkinson, Jr., Lecture, our premier members-only lecture, will feature award-winning documentary filmmaker, Ken Burns. In October, Mr. Burns will speak on his most recent documentary, The War: An Intimate History, 1941–1945. |
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Annual Meeting
The Society's annual meeting takes place at VHS headquarters, where awards for outstanding achievement in scholarship, teaching, and service are announced. This year's meeting will take place in November. |
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Alexander W. Weddell Lecture
The first annual Alexander W. Weddell Lecture took place in 1983 and was named in honor of Amb. Alexander Weddell, former president of the VHS. Past speakers include John Shelton Reed, Walter Edgar, James I. Robertson, Jr, Jeremy Black, and Rick Atkinson. This year's Weddell Lecture will take place in November. |
Members also enjoy reduced admission fees to the following events. Learn more about the benefits of membership.
• Teas at Virginia House
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