3.5 stars. Husband and I went here on a Sunday afternoon and were literally the only patrons. Received a tour of the Valentine/Wickham house as part of the admission — the guide was excellent and did very well considering it creates a somewhat awkward dynamic when you have your very own private tour. Only quibble with this place is that the curation is a bit lacking in the upstairs exhibit on Richmond history — seems more like a random collection of memorabilia than a well thought out story. Otherwise, it’s a pleasurable venue for whiling away an afternoon and learning about the history of an old and interesting city.
Brittany K.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Midlothian, VA
I’ve only been living in Richmond for a few years and after moving here from the Midwest I have learned to appreciate the rich history that this city has to offer. The VRHC has fascinating exhibits that helped me learn even more about this town. As an added bonus, the museum has a beautiful outdoor garden and sculpture studio that is gorgeous even in the winter.
Jim K.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Richmond, VA
Newly renovated, and now a must see stop on your visit of Richmond. Don’t miss the costume exhibit on the lower level, part of one of the best costume collections in the country. And the 1812 Wickham house is wonderful.
Martha D.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Houston, TX
Great tour through the Museum and the House. The guide was very informative and gave great insight into Richmond’s history. What we found very lacking was what was the significance of this place and the people that lived there before it was a museum. I don’t know if it was something that the tour guide missed, but it left these Texans feeling ignorant. Were these people important to Richmond history or were they just rich people that owned a house that is now a museum? Is this just something the guide assumes people know because it’s common knowledge in Virginia? We were just missing the context, if the building and the people were important or if it is just a museum in a nice house. I wouldn’t particularly say you have to come here if you’re in Richmond. It was neat but not distinctive.
Lea K.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Anchorage, AK
We had an amazing tour guide. She provided a lot of history and details for everything in the house. We had a great time. By far, the best tour of a historic home we have been on.
Wendy P.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Magstadt, Germany
We had a wonderful tour, our tour guide was informative and a lot of stories about all three families that have lived here. It was incredibly affordable and just beautiful too. Such interesting lives these early Richmond residents had. The courtyard was gorgeous and provided a lively place to have lunch.
R C.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Laurel, MD
Because of my bad planning, I didn’t have a chance to go on a guided tour of the Wickham House. I arrived a little before 4 pm on Saturday and missed my chance to see the Wickham House and wasn’t able to come back the next day. If I’m in town again, I will definitely visit and buy the combo deal so I can also see the Marshall House(the Black History Museum is also included but I think it is being renovated until 2015). Anyhow, the staff at the Valentine Richmond History Center I talked with were so nice and friendly. She let me walk through the museum for a little bit and I enjoyed the various exhibits(VA First Lady dresses, various photographs, neon signs, Richmond in 50 objects, etc.) and the grounds. I’m not doing justice to the exhibits — I recommend that you visit for yourself!
Kim W.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Richmond, VA
If you’re new to Richmond as I am, or have out of town guest this is a great tour. I was surprised at how big the place is. There were only 3 in our party so our tour guide pointed out a lot of extra features we may not have seen otherwise. The deal offered here was what prompted me to go– for $ 7 why not explore some Richmond history
Ginger W.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 St. Petersburg, FL
The Valentine Richmond History Center offers guided tours of several areas of Richmond, including City Center Walks, Hollywood Cemetery, and the Canal Boats and Cobblestones thematic tour of Shockoe Slip, the Basin, James River and canal. They’re also the only game in town for guided bus tours if you don’t have your own wheels. Buy a Court End pass which includes the Valentine’s Wickham House and Edward Valentine’s sculpture studio, as well as the 1790 home of Chief Justice John Marshall and the Monumental Church.