Virginia Museum of History & Culture

Join VMHC Educators on Tuesdays this summer to play a variety of games from history and around the world!
As a special nod to the exhibition, We The People: The World in Our Commonwealth, this summer will feature games like yut nori, al rein, stick horse races, kanche, and more!
This event is fun for all ages, but recommended for elementary – middle school.&nbsp;
FAQs:
<ul><li>Do I need to come right at 10:00? - No! This is a walk up, drop in program from 10:00-12:00.</li><li>Do I need to buy a ticket? - No! This is a free event outside the museum.&nbsp;</li><li>What about weather cancellations? - We will make the call whether to cancel for weather each morning.<ul><li>Follow our social channels @virginiahistory and @vmhceducation for updates</li></ul></li></ul>

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Join VMHC Educators on Tuesdays this summer to play a variety of games from history and around the world!
As a special nod to...

Explore international cultures through hands-on artmaking!
Each week, create a craft inspired by traditional techniques and designs from different regions of the world. These drop-in activities invite families to learn about global heritage and art while creating something to take home.
After making your masterpiece, explore the exhibit, We The People: The World in Our Commonwealth, to learn more about individuals and communities who have made Virginia home.&nbsp;
Weekly Craft: •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;June 25: Symbols of Ireland<a href="https://secure.virginiahistory.org/3945/5103" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>
FAQ: 1. Do I need to arrive right at 10:30? - No! This is a drop-in craft event from 10:30-11:30. 2. Do I need to purchase a ticket? - This event is included with daily admission, so you do need to purchase a museum ticket, but there is no additional ticket required for the crafts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Explore international cultures through hands-on artmaking!
Each week, create a craft inspired by traditional techniques and...

<h3>Thursday, June 25-Sunday, June 28, 2026</h3>
In June 2026, to honor America’s 250th anniversary, the Virginia Museum of History &amp; Culture will unveil VMHC IllumiNATION, a breathtaking video art projection that brings the American story to life. Set against the museum’s historic facade, this immersive experience will blend artistic light, historic imagery, and music to transport viewers on a powerful journey through time and place.&nbsp;
This FREE community event will invite every viewer to see themselves within the fabric of American history—deepening understanding, sparking reflection, and inspiring a lasting appreciation for our shared past. A festive block-party atmosphere will enhance the four-night run of shows. As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the entire VMHC campus will come alive with popular local bands, art displays, cultural demonstrations, community group exhibitors, and crafts and games for the whole family.

Local Event: VMHC IllumiNATION

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Thursday, June 25-Sunday, June 28, 2026
In June 2026, to honor America’s 250th anniversary, the Virginia Museum of History &...

Visit the vault!
Join staff on a short tour of the VMHC's rare book and manuscript vault to see some of the collection's most unique books, documents, and artifacts from across five centuries of Virginia history. In addition to viewing these treasures, guests will learn about the VMHC's library collection and the library's role in facilitating pioneering research into Virginia history. &nbsp;
This tour gives special access to an area of the museum off limits to daily admission and library visitors.&nbsp;
IMPORTANT INFO:
<ul><li>This is an add-on program. You must purchase Daily Admission to the museum in order to take this tour.&nbsp;</li></ul>

Local Event: Visit the Vault

Visit the Vault

Visit the vault!
Join staff on a short tour of the VMHC's rare book and manuscript vault to see some of the collection's most...

Engage your senses at this interactive touch station with materials used in cultures around the world. Visitors are invited to touch, examine, and compare natural and handmade materials, with a special focus on international textiles, spices, and fibers.
After exploring these materials, see the exhibit, We The People: The World in Our Commonwealth, to learn more about individuals and communities that have made Virginia home.&nbsp;
Monthly Themes: •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;July: Materials from Around the World&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;August: Crafting Global Rhythms&nbsp;
FAQ: 1. Do I need to arrive right at 10:30? - No! This is a drop-in craft event from 10:30-11:30. 2. Do I need to purchase a ticket? - This event is included with daily admission, so you do need to purchase a museum ticket, but there is no additional ticket required for the crafts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Engage your senses at this interactive touch station with materials used in cultures around the world. Visitors are invited to...

On the first Friday of each month, the museum will stay open later for this family-friendly event. Between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm, the museum will&nbsp;offer free admission to the galleries, specials in the Café, access to food trucks,&nbsp;live music, and family-centered activities.
<ul><li>First Friday of every month from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm</li><li>Free after-hours admission to the museum</li><li>$2 off wine and beer in the Museum Café, plus specialty mocktails for adults and kids</li><li>Access to food trucks, live music, and family-friendly&nbsp;activities</li><li>Bounce House (weather permitting) and face painting</li></ul>
Plus, July First Fridays is themed to&nbsp;commemorate America's 250th&nbsp;
<ul><li>Preservation VA, St. John's Church Foundation,&nbsp;The Valentine, and Richmond Family Magazine will offer 250 inspired games, activities, and crafts</li><li>Richmond&nbsp;Region Antique Car Club will have their best red, white, and blue antique vehicles</li><li>Music by Matt Minor and the Backroad Brights</li><li>Food trucks - Timber Pizza and Cotton's Kitchen&nbsp;</li></ul>
Free, no registration required.
First Fridays made possible with support from Virginia Renalds&nbsp;Edmunds
I understand that regular photography and filming at the VMHC may incidentally capture my image and that of my guest(s). By accessing the property, I grant the VMHC permission to utilize my (our) image, appearance, and statements in audio, video, or photographic form without further authorization or compensation. I acknowledge that the VMHC owns these images and has the right to share them with media outlets and select partners of their choosing.

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First Fridays

On the first Friday of each month, the museum will stay open later for this family-friendly event. Between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm,...

Engage your senses at this interactive touch station with materials used in cultures around the world. Visitors are invited to touch, examine, and compare natural and handmade materials, with a special focus on international textiles, spices, and fibers.
After exploring these materials, see the exhibit, We The People: The World in Our Commonwealth, to learn more about individuals and communities that have made Virginia home.&nbsp;
Monthly Theme: •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;August: Crafting Global Rhythms&nbsp;
FAQ: 1. Do I need to arrive right at 10:30? - No! This is a drop-in craft event from 10:30-11:30. 2. Do I need to purchase a ticket? - This event is included with daily admission, so you do need to purchase a museum ticket, but there is no additional ticket required for the crafts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

On the first Friday of each month, the museum will stay open later for this family-friendly event. Between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm, the museum will&nbsp;offer free admission to the galleries, specials in the Café, access to food trucks,&nbsp;live music, and family-centered activities.
<ul><li>First Friday of every month from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm</li><li>Free after-hours admission to the museum</li><li>$2 off wine and beer in the Museum Café, plus specialty mocktails for adults and kids</li><li>Access to food trucks, live music, and family-friendly&nbsp;activities</li><li>Bounce House (weather permitting)&nbsp;</li></ul>
Free, no registration required.
First Fridays made possible with support from Virginia Renalds&nbsp;Edmunds
I understand that regular photography and filming at the VMHC may incidentally capture my image and that of my guest(s). By accessing the property, I grant the VMHC permission to utilize my (our) image, appearance, and statements in audio, video, or photographic form without further authorization or compensation. I acknowledge that the VMHC owns these images and has the right to share them with media outlets and select partners of their choosing.

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Event: Ribbon Cutting and Open House for TwelveStone Health Partners’ New Newport News Infusion Center


Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET
Location: 580 City Center Blvd., Suite 3, Newport News, VA 23606
Host: TwelveStone Health Partners
Partner: Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
Admission: Free and open to the public
Media Contact: Amanda Cecconi | amanda@12stonehealth.com | 615-473-7536
Overview

TwelveStone Health Partners will host a ribbon cutting and open house to celebrate the opening of its new infusion center in Newport News, Virginia. The event will bring together members of the local business and healthcare community, area providers and the public to tour the facility and learn more about TwelveStone’s approach to chronic condition management.

The Newport News center marks TwelveStone’s 37th location and expands the company’s presence in Virginia and the broader Southeast.

Why It Matters

The new center is designed to make complex medication support and infusion therapy more accessible for patients in the Virginia Peninsula. TwelveStone’s infusion centers provide a patient-centered care model in a comfortable outpatient setting, helping patients with chronic, complex conditions receive treatment closer to home.

Event Details

The event will begin with a ribbon cutting ceremony in partnership with the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. Following the ceremony, guests are invited to attend an open house, tour the facility and meet members of the TwelveStone care team. Light refreshments will be provided.


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“We are excited to open our Newport News infusion center and expand access to high-quality, patient-centered care across the Virginia Peninsula,” said Shane Reeves, chief executive officer of TwelveStone Health Partners. “This new location reflects our continued commitment to making chronic condition management more convenient, comfortable and accessible for patients who need complex medication support close to home.”

Facility Highlights

Patients receiving care at TwelveStone infusion centers are treated in private treatment rooms and supported by certified clinicians. The centers also offer free Wi-Fi, snacks and drinks for patients and caregivers, creating a comfortable and personalized care experience.

TwelveStone Footprint

The Newport News center joins TwelveStone infusion centers across Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia, Kentucky, South Carolina, Alabama, Indiana and Mississippi. Existing Virginia locations include Norfolk, Richmond, Roanoke, Sterling, Stone Springs, West Creek, Winchester and Woodbridge.

About TwelveStone Health Partners

TwelveStone Health Partners is a provider of comprehensive chronic care medication services. Founded in 2016, TwelveStone supports patients transitioning from acute to post-acute care environments and those managing chronic, complex conditions. The company is expanding across the Southeast through spa-like infusion centers in suburban communities, supported by additional services including packaged medications, home infusion, enteral and injections.

For more information, visit <a href="https://www.12stonehealth.com/solutions/infusion-center/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">12stonehealth.com</a>.

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