Virginia Museum of History & Culture

Numerous books have been written about John Randolph of Roanoke, his eccentricities, and even his potential madness. But this is not his story. This is the story of the men, women, and children he exploited in life and granted liberty in death. This story begins in slavery and ends in freedom with all the complexities and racial barriers that accompanied Black liberty. This is an American story of a Black family manumitted in 1846 who subsequently worked to forge lives of freedom in a land of slavery. The project, therefore, examines how African Americans envisioned and actualized freedom in antebellum Virginia through their eyes.
Dr. Michael Dickinson is an associate professor of history at Virginia Commonwealth University. His research interests include comparative slavery, the Atlantic slave trade, and early African American history. Michael is the author of the award-winning book,&nbsp;Almost Dead: Slavery and Social Rebirth in the Black Urban Atlantic, 1680–1807. Dr. Dickinson’s lecture comes out of his research in 2025 at the VMHC as the inaugural recipient of the Emily Winfree Fellowship for African and African American History in Virginia.
The content and opinions expressed in these presentations are solely those of the speaker and not necessarily of the Virginia Museum of History &amp; Culture.
Program Notes:
Tickets are required for in-person attendance. Lecture ticket includes admission to VMHC galleries. Tickets are not needed if you would prefer to join us live on&nbsp;YouTube&nbsp;or&nbsp;Facebook. Admission to this lecture is free for members.&nbsp;&nbsp; In-person attendees are invited to meet the speaker immediately following the lecture. Signed copies of the book will be available at&nbsp;ShopVirginiaHistory.org.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/153469/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a><a href="https://null" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

Local Event: Our Freedom, Our Land: A Black Family's Story of Slavery, Liberty, and Survival

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Our Freedom, Our Land: A Black Family's Story...

Numerous books have been written about John Randolph of Roanoke, his eccentricities, and even his potential madness. But this...

Our Freedom, Our Land: A Black Family's Story of Slavery, Liberty, and Survival

The Groove Music Hall

𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐖 New York Bee Gees back in The Groove music hall Friday August 21st!
New York Bee Gees presents the most extravagant Bee Gees show a fan can experience. The band offers all of the classic 70’s disco hits from Stayin’ Alive to Night Fever while embracing their early works such as To Love Somebody, I’ve Got To Get A Message To You and Massachusetts. The New York Bee Gees deliver songs from every decade of the Bee Gees catalog with a stunning production, powerful vocals and the professional stage presence to fill any club or casino.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/153860/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: The New York Bee Gees

The New York Bee Gees

𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐖 New York Bee Gees back in The Groove music hall Friday August 21st!
New York Bee Gees presents the most extravagant...

Henrico Sports & Events Center

Atlantic Floorball Open II is a regional amateur floorball tournament hosted by Richmond Floorball Club. The event brings together competitive play, beginner access, and community connection in one setting.
AFO II is built around progression: helping players enter the sport, learn the game, and move toward regular play and competition.
Experienced players will have the chance to compete, while new players and supporters can see the sport up close and connect with the Richmond floorball community.This event will happen on Aug 22, 2026, 8:00am to Aug 23, 2026, 1:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/148325/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp;&nbsp;More Info</a>

Local Event: Atlantic Floorball Open II at the Henrico Sports and Events Center

Atlantic Floorball Open II at the Henrico...

Atlantic Floorball Open II is a regional amateur floorball tournament hosted by Richmond Floorball Club. The event brings...

Atlantic Floorball Open II at the Henrico Sports and Events Center

Fountain Bookstore Inc

Fountain Fave Clay is coming back, this time with a Horromance! He'll be chatting with Andi about this Richmond-set book at 1312 E Cary.
About the Book:
A man who’s back from the dead meets a woman who’s from somewhere even worse in Clay McLeod Chapman’s new horrormance about love, possession, and just a little murder.
After a traumatic accident that almost cost Jordan his life, he’s finally starting to feel normal again. Well, maybe not normal. Everything tastes like ash, and when he looks at the people around him, their faces start to melt. At least he’s not dead, right? His friends are doing their best to get him back on his feet, maybe find someone to talk to, perhaps even find someone to take his mind off his last failed relationship.
Then he meets Lilith. The two share an instant connection but after a wild and passionate night together, she ghosts him. Jordan searches the city for Lilith, desperate to see her again. But when a woman claiming to be Lilith shows up, wearing a different face but knowing intimate details about Jordan, he worries he’s losing his grip on reality. As he grows closer to this mysterious woman, he discovers that happily ever afters sometimes come at a cost. How far will Lilith take him, and how much darkness will he embrace to find love?
About the Author:
Clay McLeod Chapman writes books, comic books, YA and middlegrade books, as well as for film and television. Devil Inside is his most recent novel. You can find him at <a href="https://www.claymcleodchapman.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.claymcleodchapman.com</a>.
About the Moderator:
Andi escaped the corporate world and found her dream job of managing an indie bookstore in 2018. She's born and raised in RVA and reads just about anything, with particular favorites being Twisteries, YA, horror, and most any contemporary fiction. When she's not reading she can be found playing pinball and relaxing with her husband, her cats, and a nice cold local beer in her speakeasy home.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/150091/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

Local Event: Devil Inside with Clay McLeod Chapman

Devil Inside with Clay McLeod Chapman

Fountain Fave Clay is coming back, this time with a Horromance! He'll be chatting with Andi about this Richmond-set book at...

Dominion Raceway & Entertainment

It’s the ultimate summer night for families! Racing, music, and a FOAM PARTY just for the kids! Saturday August 22nd is Little Speedsters Foam Fest at Dominion Raceway! Foam party kicks off at 5PM But you don't have to wait until gates to enjoy practice all day from the climate controlled 118 Bar and Grill! Presented by Camping World Kids 15 &amp; under get FREE grandstand admission with paid adult!<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/152017/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

Local Event: "Little Speedsters Foam Fest" NASCAR Race Night

"Little Speedsters Foam Fest" NASCAR Race Night

It’s the ultimate summer night for families! Racing, music, and a FOAM PARTY just for the kids! Saturday August 22nd is Little...

Ember Music Hall

Welcome to Emo Night Brooklyn, a DJ dance party blasting the best emo and pop punk jams. We may even invite some of your favorite artists and bands to surprise you and join the party. Get ready to scream your lungs out, mosh, and dance to all your favorite songs with all of your favorite people and experience the awesomeness that is Emo Night Brooklyn.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/157538/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View&nbsp;Tickets &amp; More&nbsp;Info</a>

Local Event: Emo Night Brooklyn

Emo Night Brooklyn

Welcome to Emo Night Brooklyn, a DJ dance party blasting the best emo and pop punk jams. We may even invite some of your...

Hardywood West Creek 820 Sanctuary Trail Dr Richmond, VA 23238

📚🎉 Join us for our 5th Annual Back to School Artisan Market at Hardywood West Creek! 🎉📚
Before the school bells start ringing, gather the family for a day of local shopping, great food, live music, and community fun!
Celebrate the start of a new school year while supporting RVA's talented artists, makers, and small businesses. Browse a wide variety of unique finds, including children's toys, apparel, accessories, artwork, handmade gifts, home décor, teacher gifts, and so much more. Whether you're shopping for your student, your favorite teacher, or yourself, you'll discover plenty of one-of-a-kind treasures.
Make a day of it! Enjoy delicious food trucks, live music, lawn games, craft beer, and a welcoming community atmosphere where friends, families, and neighbors come together to celebrate the season.
🎒 Back-to-School Shopping 🛍️ Shop Local &amp; Support Small Businesses 🎵 Live Music 🌮 Food Trucks 🎯 Family-Friendly Games &amp; Activities 🍺 Craft Beer &amp; Refreshments 🐶 Dog Friendly ☀️ Outdoor &amp; Tented Event
Bring the kids, invite your friends, and join us for a fun-filled community event that's the perfect send-off to summer and kickoff to a great school year!
VENDORS APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.artisanmakers.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">artisanmakers.org</a>
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Local Event: End of Summer Artisan Market at Hardywood

End of Summer Artisan Market at Hardywood

📚🎉 Join us for our 5th Annual Back to School Artisan Market at Hardywood West Creek! 🎉📚
Before the school bells start ringing,...

First Baptist Preschool

The restoration work on our beautiful Sanctuary instrument is now done—just in time for a series of FREE organ concerts to begin! Join us at 5 p.m. in the Sanctuary on August 23 for our concert featuring Daniel Stipe.
You don't want to miss this phenomenal musician performing on an incredible instrument!<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/152329/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

Local Event: Organ Concert Series

Organ Concert Series

 The restoration work on our beautiful Sanctuary instrument is now done—just in time for a series of FREE organ concerts to...

Maymont 1700 Hampton Street Richmond, VA 23220

Experience Europe without leaving Richmond! Toast the fall with friends and family at Bier-Garden, September 26 and 27, 11:30am – 7:00pm. Bier-Garden features a festive mix of Bavarian and other cuisines, imported and local craft beers, plus lively music and entertainment, all in a gorgeous outdoor setting. Enjoy polka music, folk dancers, stein-hoisting contests, a dachshund parade, and a Marketplatz featuring artisanal food and hand-made gifts. Bring the kids to play games and make crafts in the Kinderzone.Sep 26, 2026, 11:30am to Sep 27, 2026, 7:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/157542/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp;&nbsp;More Info</a>

Local Event: Bier-Garden

Bier-Garden

Experience Europe without leaving Richmond! Toast the fall with friends and family at Bier-Garden, September 26 and 27, 11:30am...

We The People: The World in Virginia&nbsp;serves as the signature publication for the Virginia Museum of History &amp; Culture's exhibition&nbsp;We The People: The World in Our Commonwealth, which explores the many people who, over centuries, have made Virginia the unique place it is in America and in the world, and the dramatic impact of the immigrant experience through Virginia's history as people arrived from the four corners of the globe.
Join Daniel Morales (Virginia Commonwealth University), Katrina Powell (Virginia Tech), Grant Rissler (University of Richmond), and Noah Tinsley (VMHC) for a panel discussion moderated by the VMHC’s&nbsp;We the People&nbsp;curator Julie Maio Kemper, about their essay contributions to the book and the profound way immigrants have both shaped and been shaped by Virginia and this nation.
The panel discussion will be followed by a reception with light refreshments.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/153596/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

Local Event:  Book Launch and Panel Discussion - We the People: The World In Virginia

 Book Launch and Panel Discussion - We the...

We The People: The World in Virginia serves as the signature publication for the Virginia Museum of History & Culture's...

 Book Launch and Panel Discussion - We the People: The World In Virginia

Virginia Motorsports Park

Free Registration to the Petersburg 2026 Bubble Run Is Still Available!
Get ready, Petersburg – it’s time to run, walk, dance, and make a splash! The Bubble Run is heading back to town for another unforgettable day of foam-filled fun. This one-of-a-kind 5K combines fitness and festivity, sending participants through colorful bubble bogs and clouds of foam that guarantee smiles from start to finish. It’s non-competitive and untimed making it perfect for all ages to participate!
Join us at Virginia Motorsports Park on August 29, 2026, for this family-friendly event where runners, walkers, and strollers are all welcome. Dress comfortably, bring your crew, and get ready to cross the finish line in every color of the rainbow—covered in bubbles and memories you’ll never forget!
🎈 Perfect for families, friends, and fun-loving runners 👟 All ages and fitness levels welcome 🫧 Expect laughter, music, and mountains of foam 🎟️ Registration is open now – spots fill up fast!
Get your tickets now at <a href="https://bubblerun.com/locations/bubble-run/st-louis" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">bubblerun.com/locations/bubble-run/st-louis</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/145896/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View&nbsp;Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Bubble Run – Richmond

Bubble Run – Richmond

Free Registration to the Petersburg 2026 Bubble Run Is Still Available!
Get ready, Petersburg – it’s time to run, walk, dance,...

Strangeways Brewing RVA-Scott's Addition

🌅✨ END OF SUMMER MARKET at Strangeways Brewing ✨🌅
Let’s send summer off the right way. ☀️🍻
Join us for a ONE-DAY End of Summer Market celebrating local makers, cold craft beer, and the creative small businesses that keep RVA thriving all year long.
🗓️ One Day Only | 12PM – 5PM 🎟️ FREE TO ATTEND
Shop an eclectic mix of talented artisans featuring: 🛍️ Handmade home décor 🎨 Original art 💎 Jewelry 👕 Apparel 🌿 Wellness goods ♻️ Vintage + one-of-a-kind finds
🍺 Cold craft beer flowing 🎶 Laid-back end-of-season vibes 🌞 One last summer hoorah 💛 Real support for local businesses
Grab your friends, bring the family, and soak up those final summer moments while shopping small and supporting RVA’s creative heartbeat. Sip, stroll, connect, and close out the season with community.
✨ FREE EVENT ✨ 🛍️ #EndOfSummer #ShopLocal #RVAMakers #SupportSmall #RVAEvents
👉 VENDORS: Apply at <a href="https://www.artisanmakers.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.artisanmakers.org</a>
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Local Event: End of Summer Market at Strangeways

End of Summer Market at Strangeways

🌅✨ END OF SUMMER MARKET at Strangeways Brewing ✨🌅
Let’s send summer off the right way. ☀️🍻
Join us for a ONE-DAY End of Summer...

The Broadberry

If you can’t get enough of ABBA, boy do we have THE dance party for you! We are a DJ dance party playing all your favorite ABBA tracks, plus plenty of other disco hits from the 70s &amp; 80's like The Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Cher, &amp; so much more. So honey honey, take-a-chance and you’ll be dancing all night long. Grab tickets, put on your best disco attire, bring your friends, and have the best night of your life!<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/157617/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

Local Event: Gimme Gimme Disco

Gimme Gimme Disco

If you can’t get enough of ABBA, boy do we have THE dance party for you! We are a DJ dance party playing all your favorite ABBA...

In a time of declining faith in our public institutions, veteran journalist David M. Poole offers a hopeful story about achieving bipartisan trust and keeping the public informed. Poole will talk about his recent book, Trusted Source, which tells how the fiercely nonpartisan Virginia Public Access Project (vpap.org) developed a sustainable business model to provide free, fact-based information as newspapers were in decline. Poole will tell how VPAP made recent state politics more accessible and will take questions from the audience.
David M. Poole was Executive Director of the Virginia Public Access Project, Inc., from 1997 to 2023. He is the author of Trusted Source: How a Virginia Nonprofit Gained Bipartisan Support in an Era of Political Polarization.
The content and opinions expressed in these presentations are solely those of the speaker and not necessarily of the Virginia Museum of History &amp; Culture.
Program Notes:
Tickets are required for in-person attendance. Lecture ticket includes admission to VMHC galleries. Tickets are not needed if you would prefer to join us live on YouTube or Facebook. Admission to this lecture is free for members. In-person attendees are invited to meet the speaker immediately following the lecture. Signed copies of the book will be available at ShopVirginiaHistory.org.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/153472/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp;&nbsp;More Info</a>

Local Event: Bringing Virginia Politics into the Light

Bringing Virginia Politics into the Light

In a time of declining faith in our public institutions, veteran journalist David M. Poole offers a hopeful story about...

Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant

For More Information, Visit <a href="https://richmond.funnybone.com/home/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">richmond.funnybone.com</a>
About the Artist:&nbsp; Jason is a Texas born, NYC based standup whose comedy has been described as “…like getting the best advice you’ve ever gotten…from the dumbest guy you know.” Jason’s performed all over the world including for the troops in Europe, South America, &amp; Afghanistan. His standup special: BISCUITS and GRAVITY can be watched right now on YouTube. He’s been featured in Red Dead Redemption 2, Orange is the New Black, HBO, Comedy Central, At Home with Amy Sedaris, Hulu’s Wu Tang Clan Series, and 30 Rock.
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Ticket Policy: The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available through your server when you are seated in the showroom! Seating is done on a first come first seated basis. If you wish to sit with another party, please arrive and enter the showroom together. Seating ends 30 minutes after the show begins and entry for late arrivals is not guaranteed. &nbsp;&nbsp; Most of our tables seat 4 people. You may be seated with a separate party of guests at the same table. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Sales tax and service fees are included in the ticket price. This event is 21+ and all guests will need valid ID to enter. &nbsp;
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Local Event: Jason Salmon

Jason Salmon

For More Information, Visit richmond.funnybone.com
About the Artist:  Jason is a Texas born, NYC based standup whose comedy has...

In 15 years as the east coast’s premiere Tom Petty tribute band hailing from Virginia, Full Moon Fever never fails to get a crowd on its feet, reliving the universally celebrated career of one of the greatest American bands of all time. Singer Prabir Mehta, with his uncannily Petty-like voice and magnetic stage presence, leads the band through the hits of the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s—including tunes from the Heartbreakers era, Tom’s solo career, and the Traveling Wilburys.
 The band’s attention to musical detail is matched only by its commitment to putting on a great show. And it’s what has kept audiences coming back for more!<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/149377/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Full Moon Fever: Tom Petty Tribute

Full Moon Fever: Tom Petty Tribute

In 15 years as the east coast’s premiere Tom Petty tribute band hailing from Virginia, Full Moon Fever never fails to get a...

Calling all Musical Theatre nerds, drama geeks, actors, actresses, theatre lovers, and more! Welcome to Broadway Rave, a Broadway dance party celebrating the best in show tunes and musical theatre. Come sing along to all of your favorite broadway hits while dressed up as your favorite character. We’ll have surprise guests from some of your favorite Broadway stars! Live out your Broadway fantasies at Broadway Rave — the most POPULAR Broadway Dance party around.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/158356/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp;&nbsp;More Info</a>

Local Event: Broadway Rave

Broadway Rave

Calling all Musical Theatre nerds, drama geeks, actors, actresses, theatre lovers, and more! Welcome to Broadway Rave, a...

Virginia Distilled, presented by Dominion Energy and in partnership with Virginia Spirits, is an evening full of ways to celebrate Virginia Spirits Month and the more than 80 craft distilleries across the Commonwealth!
Included with tickets:
Unlimited samples of local craft spirits&nbsp;from distilleries including: Reservoir Distillery Virago Spirits Belmont Farm Distillery Karahiyo KO Distilling Mean Spirits Distilling Ironclad Distillery Appalachian Heritage Distillery Catoctin Creek Distillery Old House Winery and Distillery Sandy River Distillery Beach Vodka Plus taste the VA250 Celebration Trio Pack to mark America’s 250th&nbsp;anniversary
 Live music&nbsp;by The Slack Family Bluegrass Band Two&nbsp;master class discussions&nbsp;led by distillers and historiansHow Virginia Spirits celebrates America’s 250th: A discussion of the statewide collaboration that led to the Virginia Spirits 250th&nbsp;Celebration Trio Pack&nbsp; The History of Moonshining in Virginia: How this tradition helped to birth and shape today’s modern NASCAR Richmond Raceway pace car,&nbsp;Richmond Region Antique Automotive Club of America's 1930's cars&nbsp;on display Vote for your favorite cocktail from the six best bartenders around the state. Then hear the winner of the&nbsp;2026 Virginia Cocktail Games Cocktail of the Year&nbsp;announced live! After-hours access to museum galleries&nbsp;including the newest exhibitions,&nbsp;We The People: The World in Our Commonwealth&nbsp;and&nbsp;Revolutionary Allies Access to a variety of Richmond’s best local food trucks (food available for purchase). PLUS, VIP ticket holders get&nbsp;special access to a VIP lounge one hour prior to general admission with a delicious assortment of free food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Early Bird Ticket Pricing (August 4 - 29)
All Designated Driver tickets are&nbsp;$15&nbsp;(includes 1 free NA beverage)
Attendees must be 21 years of age or older and all guests must have a ticket. No coolers, pets, or outside food or drink are permitted. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas. Event will take place rain or shine. Virginia Distilled is presented by Dominion Energy in partnership with Virginia Spirits.
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Local Event: Virginia Distilled

Virginia Distilled

Virginia Distilled, presented by Dominion Energy and in partnership with Virginia Spirits, is an evening full of ways to...

The Virginia Museum of History Culture is proud to welcome world-renowned chef Patrick O’Connell to celebrate the launch of his first-ever memoir! World-renowned chef Patrick O’Connell has been recognized as a pioneer of American cuisine; his internationally acclaimed restaurant in the Virginia countryside, the Inn at Little Washington, is Michelin starred and a Relais &amp; Châteaux hotel. Named for the three historic streets in the little town where O’Connell’s life and career have taken root, Main, Middle &amp; Gay chronicles O’Connell’s winding journey through the rough-and-tumble restaurant world. Growing up gay in the 1950s and working as a paperboy and a cook at a hamburger joint, O’Connell found his place with other misfits in the addictive restaurant scene, where he learned to be nimble and grew up fast while working long hours and late nights with colorful characters. He lived free-spirited on farms with friends and traveled Europe, teaching himself to cook along the way. When he opened his restaurant in an old abandoned garage, he had no idea it would grow to the heights it has achieved today. All ticket purchases include one signed copy of Main, Middle &amp; Gay, which will be available for pickup at the VMHC on the night of the event. The content and opinions expressed in these presentations are solely those of the speaker and not necessarily of the Virginia Museum of History &amp; Culture. About the event: 5:30 pm – Guest arrival featuring still and sparkling wines and truffled popcorn 6:00 pm – Program - Chef O'Connell will be joined in conversation by James Beard award-winning food critic, Tom Sietsma

Local Event: Patrick O'Connell Book Launch

Patrick O'Connell Book Launch

The Virginia Museum of History Culture is proud to welcome world-renowned chef Patrick O’Connell to celebrate the launch of his...

The Poe Museum

Join us at The Poe Museum on Thursday, September 17th for a Tell-Tale Talk with author Lyndsay Faye, who will discuss her upcoming novel, RAVEN, to be released in October.
About RAVEN:
An orphaned young woman in antebellum Maryland is pulled into a maelstrom of passion, pain, and occult power in this Gothic homage to the life and works of Edgar Allan Poe.
I died a fortnight ago this coming Thursday. It was a terrifically unpleasant experience—being murdered, I mean to say.
Raven Helen Allan has always been haunted by witchcraft. Since the death of her beloved mother, she has soothed herself by speaking words into spells—a proclivity enhanced by time spent with her aunt’s library of occult books. She also finds a self-destructive solace in transmuting the pain in her heart onto her flesh.
After an itinerant childhood spent first with her mother’s traveling theater troupe and then being passed around from relative to relative, Raven is relieved to finally settle down with Aunt Berenice in her Baltimore townhouse—even if her aunt spends most evenings in a laudanum haze. There she finds a long-sought sense of belonging with the family of enslaved workers in her aunt’s household, especially the brilliantly odd youngest daughter Pym. Raven’s infatuation with her friend only grows more intimate as the girls become women together. But when the household is threatened with financial ruin, Raven must set out to earn her own living.
Taking a job as a paid companion, Raven arrives at the crumbling Moldavia Manor. Her charge is a delicate young invalid named Lenore Legrand who haunts the Gothic structure like a phantom. Living with them is Lenore’s devoted older cousin Travanion, who shares Raven’s interest in the occult and devotes his days to searching ancient texts for an Elixir of Life that might cure his cousin. Raven finds herself inexorably drawn to both cousins as well as to the secrets hidden in the shadows of Moldavia Manor. Will she find the answers she seeks in Trevanion’s alchemical texts? What is the meaning of glowing green light emitted from the tower windows? And is Raven truly narrating this story from beyond the grave—if so, who murdered her?
Gothic and atmospheric, Raven is an aching tale of loss, freedom, death, and resurrection by the celebrated author of Jane Steele and Dust and Shadow.
Lyndsay Faye is the internationally bestselling author of eight critically acclaimed novels and two short story collections. She has been published in fifteen languages, nominated for two Edgar Awards, and received an American Library Association award for Best Historical Novel. A notable writer of Sherlock Holmes pastiches including Dust and Shadow and Observations by Gaslight, she also particularly enjoys upending classical literature, as in Jane Steele, which transforms Jane Eyre into a feminist serial killer. A true New Yorker in the sense that she was born elsewhere, Faye lives in Queens with her husband Nicholas and her cat Prufrock.
General Event Information:
SCHEDULE:
5:30 PM – Doors open
5:45 PM – Zoom meeting opens
6:00 PM – Talk begins
VIRTUAL LIVESTREAMS:
Virtual ticket holders will be sent a Zoom webinar link for the livestream the day of the event. The Zoom invitation is also included in the confirmation email received upon purchase.
WEATHER: This event takes place outdoors. Please dress according to the weather forecast. In case of inclement weather, an alternate location may be announced.
FOOD &amp; DRINK: One glass of wine included in in-person admission. Complimentary snacks and refreshments available.
PARKING: The Poe Museum has a small gravel lot attached on 20th and Main Streets. If the lot is full, there is street parking available on surrounding streets.
OTHER:
Chairs provided. Exhibits remain open to explore before or after the talk.
Reserve your tickets below!
Thank you to Fountain Bookstore, who will sell books after the talk.
Can’t make it in person? The talk can be streamed virtually! Select the Livestream ticket option at check out. Virtual ticket holders will be sent a Zoom webinar link for the livestream the day of the event.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/154090/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Tell-Tale Talks Featuring: Lyndsay Faye

Tell-Tale Talks Featuring: Lyndsay Faye

Join us at The Poe Museum on Thursday, September 17th for a Tell-Tale Talk with author Lyndsay Faye, who will discuss her...

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20

12:00 PM

Virginia Museum of History & Culture, 428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA

The New York Bee Gees

AUG

21

7:00 PM

The Groove Music Hall, 6501 Dominion Raceway Ave, Woodford, VA

Atlantic Floorball Open II at the Henrico Sports and Events Center

AUG

22

8:00 AM

Henrico Sports & Events Center, 1 All Star Blvd, Glen Allen, VA

Devil Inside with Clay McLeod Chapman

AUG

22

1:00 PM

Fountain Bookstore Inc, 1307 E Cary St, Richmond, VA

"Little Speedsters Foam Fest" NASCAR Race Night

AUG

22

5:00 PM

Dominion Raceway & Entertainment, 6501 Dominion Raceway Ave, Woodford, VA

Emo Night Brooklyn

AUG

22

9:30 PM

Ember Music Hall, 309 E Broad St, Richmond, VA

End of Summer Artisan Market at Hardywood

AUG

23

12:00 PM

Richmond, VA

Organ Concert Series

AUG

23

3:00 PM

First Baptist Preschool, 2709 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA

Bier-Garden

AUG

26

11:30 AM

Richmond, VA

Book Launch and Panel Discussion - We the People: The World In Virginia

AUG

27

6:00 PM

Virginia Museum of History & Culture, 428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA

Bubble Run – Richmond

AUG

29

8:00 AM

Virginia Motorsports Park, 8018 Boydton Plank Rd, Petersburg, VA

End of Summer Market at Strangeways

AUG

29

12:00 PM

Strangeways Brewing RVA-Scott's Addition, 3110 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA

Gimme Gimme Disco

AUG

29

9:30 PM

The Broadberry, 2729 W Broad St, Richmond, VA

Bringing Virginia Politics into the Light

SEP

8

12:00 PM

Virginia Museum of History & Culture, 428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA

Jason Salmon

SEP

9

7:00 PM

Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant, 11800 W Broad St, Richmond, VA

Full Moon Fever: Tom Petty Tribute