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 Matt Weber, Senior Officer for Donor and Visitor Services, at 804.342.9658, or at mweber@vahistorical.org.
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A Virginia Historical Society Educational Travel Program
“The Barnes and Beyond: Art and History in Philadelphia” includes tours of the of the Barnes Foundation, Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center, Valley Forge National Historical Park, and private dinners at the Philadelphia Cricket Club and the Racquet Club of Philadelphia. This overnight travel program takes place on May, 28, through May 30, 2013.
Online registration is closed
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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 and takes place in the spring. Because "Punky" Christian was a decorated veteran of the Normandy Campaign, we have focused the series on topics from the era of World War II. Previous speakers have included Elizabeth and Michael Norman, Robert Edsel, and Mitchell Zuckoff. On May 23, 2013 Rick Atkinson will deliver a lecture entitled The Guns at Last Light: The War in Western Europe, 1944-1945.
Please Note: This year's Stuart G. Christian, Jr., Lecture is Sold Out
Purchase The Guns at Last Light: The War in Western Europe, 1944-1945.
Purchase An Army at Dawn: The War in North Africa, 1942-1943.
Purchase The Day of Battle: The War in Sicily and Italy, 1943-1944.
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Hazel and Fulton Chauncey Lecture
The inaugural Hazel and Fulton Chauncey Lecture took place on September 21, 2011. Future Chauncey Lecturers will take place in the spring. Named in honor of their parents by Edwin H. Chauncey and Warren F. Chauncey, this series focuses on topics in Virginia, southern, or Civil War history. Chauncey Lecturers have included John Y. Quarstein and Jeffry D. Wert. On June 20, 2013 Dean King will deliver a lecture entitled "The Feud: The All-American, No-Holds-Barred, Blood-and-Guts Story of the Hatfields and McCoys."
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J. Harvie Wilkinson, Jr., Lecture
The J. Harvie Wilkinson, Jr., Lecture is named in memory of Virginia banker J. Harvie Wilkinson, Jr., and takes place in the fall. Past Wilkinson Lecturers include David McCullough, Ken Burns, Doris Kearns Goodwin, H. W. Brands, Stephen Ambrose, Scott Berg, and Juan Williams. On October 17, 2013 Erik Larson will deliver a lecture entitled In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin. |
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See You in Class and on the Bus
The VHS offers its members monthly bus trips to historic sites and museums and discounts on several spring and fall programs in the "See You In Class" series. Learn more about upcoming trips and view a list of forthcoming See You in Class events.
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Annual Garden Party
The VHS Garden Party takes place every spring at Virginia House. Members and their guests enjoy the spring flowers, delicious refreshments, and lively conversation in the gardens.
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Members also enjoy reduced admission fees to the following events. Learn more about the benefits of membership.
• See You in Class
• Teas and other events at Virginia House
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