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Richmond Good Life :: Volunteering :: History

Richmond Virginia (VA) History

Here is a comprehensive list of Historical volunteer opportunities.

Name Description
ACORN (Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods)  Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods (A.C.O.R.N.) exists to serve the City of Richmond through the revitalization of its oldest neighborhoods. A.C.O.R.N. achieves this by promoting — to individuals of all income levels — the purchase and renovation of vacant and abandoned properties and advocates for the preservation of the cultural and historic assets that give these old neighborhoods their unique character.
African American Heritage Association of Virginia  The African American Heritage Association of Virginia is a not for profit Virginia corporation devoted to building public awareness for African American humanities in Virginia. The priorities of the AAHA! VA are literacy; culture; rights and responsibilities; social change; science, technology, and Virginia history. 
Agecroft Hall Visit Agecroft, and you'll walk into the lives of the landed gentry in England's Tudor and early Stuart periods. Tour the Great Hall, and you'll imagine the feasts and merriment its richly-paneled walls have seen. 
The American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar The Center's mission is to the whole story of the conflict that still shapes our nation. The Center's flagship exhibit, In the Cause of Liberty, explores the war's causes, course, and legacies through artifacts, media, and programs. 
The Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities (APVA ) APVA Preservation Virginia is dedicated to preserving and promoting the state's irreplaceable historic structures, landscapes, collections, communities and archaeological sites.  By our mission, we ensure the vitality of Virginia's distinctive heritage, resulting in cultural, economic and educational benefits for the public. We achieve our mission by providing leadership, expertise, influence, policy, programs and services to the public and special audiences.
Berkeley Plantation Virginia's most historic plantation.
Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia    Our goal is to become a statewide resource on the many facets of Black history through exhibitions, discussions and celebrations. The Museum collects documents, limited editions, prints, art and photographs for use in its Black History Archives Program. This program will be of major significance because of the scarcity of written records on the Black experience. 
Capitol Sq. Preservation Council  The oldest legislative body in the United States, the Virginia General Assembly has met annually since its creation in 1619. The Colonial capital at Jamestown, on the banks of the James River, was moved several miles inland to Williamsburg in 1699, then about 50 miles upstream to Richmond in 1780. Since 1788, the General Assembly has met in the State Capitol building designed by Thomas Jefferson. Surrounding the Capitol is a 16-acre urban park called Capitol Square.
Edgar Allan Poe Museum The Poe Museum provides a retreat into early 19th century Richmond where Edgar Allan Poe lived and worked. The museum features Poe's life and career by documenting his accomplishments with pictures, relics, and verse, and focusing on his many years in Richmond.
FrancisEmma, Inc.  St. Francis/ St. Emma is located on the James River in Powhatan County, VA. St. Francis is also referred to as Mount Pleasant or “Rock Castle.” It was the site of the high school for girls. St. Emma is also referred to as Belmead and was the site of the school for boys. They are separated by Deep Creek which rises in Appomattox and empties into the James River at this site. 
Henricus Historical Park  Come join us and be part of the exciting adventure that is re-creating America's second successful English settlement in the New World. Help preserve our nation's heritage!
Heritage and History of Hanover County Heritage and History of Hanover County, Inc. was chartered in 2004 to embark on a series of publishing ventures to introduce the public to Hanover's historic role in our nation's past.
Historic Polegreen Church Foundation Educate citizens in the U.S., and abroad, about the struggles that our fore fathers went through to get civil and religious freedom that we now can greatly appreciate and need to protect. 
Historic Richmond Foundation The mission of Historic Richmond Foundation is to champion the preservation of the varied elements that give the Richmond, Virginia metropolitan area its unique historic character and to preserve the vitality of Richmond's distinctive heritage, with resulting economic and educational benefits to the public.
Hollywood Cemetery Named for its multitude of holly trees, Hollywood Cemetery opened in 1849. President Monroe is buried here along with the first battle casualty of the Civil War. More than 18,000 Confederate soldiers came to rest here beneath an amazing 90 foot mortarless pyramid. President John Tyler, Confederate President Jefferson Davis, Gen. J.E.B. Stuart also buried here. 
John Marshall Foundation The John Marshall Foundation seeks to educate the public about the influential historical figure, John Marshall, and his lead role in shaping the nation's judiciary. In addition, the preservation of the John Marshall House is a central mission of the Foundation. 
John Marshall House John Marshall built his home from 1788 to 1790 and lived there until his death in 1835. On the National and Virginia historic registers, it is a temple-front, four-room plan house with an Adamesque interior. The house has undergone remarkably few changes since Marshall's ownership.
Maggie L. Walker Home The Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site commemorates the life of a progressive and talented African American woman. 
Meadow Farm Museum Meadow Farm Museum, an 1860 living history farmsite and museum, presents programs and exhibits on the culture of the rural South. Costumed interpreters provide insights into the lives of Dr. John Mosby Sheppard, the owner of Meadow Farm, and his family. On selected weekends, they demonstrate seasonal activities in the farmhouse, barn, doctor’s office, blacksmith forge, kitchen, fields, and pastures. 
Museum of the Confederacy The Museum of the Confederacy’s rich collection of civilian and military Civil War artifacts relating to the Confederate States of America, as well as the post-war “Lost Cause” era, is a valuable resource for the study of the role of the Confederacy in the War and in our society today. 
Pamplin Park Civil War Site Journey back into the 19th Century at Pamplin Historical Park and The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier! Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, a Virginia Historic Landmark, and a National Historic Landmark, Pamplin Historical Park is recognized as one of America's premier historical attractions and as the most innovative Civil War history park in the country. 
Scotchtown This property was home to Patrick Henry.  Tradition dates the construction of the house to 1719.
Sons of Confederate Veterans Virginia  The SCV is the direct heir of the United Confederate Veterans, and the oldest hereditary organization for male descendents of Confederate soldiers. Organized at Richmond, Virginia in 1896, the SCV continues to serve as a historical, patriotic, and non-political organization dedicated to ensuring that a true history of the 1861-1865 period is preserved. 
St. John's Church St. John’s Church became famous as a living memorial to American liberty when over 100 Virginia colonial leaders, including Patrick Henry, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Richard Henry Lee, and Peyton Randolph met here in March of 1775 to avoid the wrath of Royal Governor Lord Dunmore in Williamsburg. 
The United Daughters of the Confederacy Virginia Division The United Daughters of the Confederacy is the outgrowth of many local memorial, monument, and Confederate home associations and auxiliaries to camps of United Confederate Veterans that were organized after the War Between the States. 
The Valentine Richmond History Center The mission of the Richmond History Center is to engage, educate, and challenge a diverse audience by collecting, preserving, and interpreting Richmond's history.
Virginia Capitol Foundation The Virginia Capitol Foundation is an independent, non-profit, non-partisan, tax-exempt, 501(c)3 organization supporting the ongoing restoration, preservation, and interpretation of the Virginia Capitol and Capitol Square.
Virginia Center for Architecture  The Virginia Center for Architecture invites the public to explore the power and importance of architecture through exhibitions, educational programs, publications, and its stewardship of a historic landmark.
Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution The purpose of the American History Committee is to promote American history throughout the year by honoring historically significant people, places, dates, and events. 
Virginia Historical Society To collect, preserve, and interpret the commonwealth's past for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations.

 
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