The Valentine Museum
The 1892 bequest of Mann S. Valentine II, creator of Valentine’s Meat Juice health tonic, established the Valentine Museum as Richmond’s first museum. He sought to create a museum devoted to art, history, and culture of the world. First headquartered in the Wickham-Valentine House, the museum now covers the entire northern half of the block and includes the Edward V. Valentine Sculpture Studio, the house, and its garden. The museum’s collection of Richmond history includes photographs, rare books, fine art, costumes, objects and textiles.  This extensive collection serves as a resource for exhibitions, research, education programs, tours and publications.

1812 John Wickham House
Built for attorney John Wickham in 1812, this neoclassical masterpiece of the Federal period is a National Historic Landmark.  Alexander Parris designed the house, which features unique wall paintings based on European design sources, and a cantilevered staircase.  The home represents the new wealth that developed in Richmond as the state capital after 1780.  The Wickham family, including John’s second wife Elizabeth and nineteen children, lived here until 1853.  More than fifteen slaves worked in the home.  In 1882, Mann S. Valentine II purchased the property to exhibit his personal collection.  In 1898, the home opened as the Valentine Museum.

The Valentine

The Richmond office likely focuses on donor relations, educational programs, and museum management in the arts sector.

Richmond

Christina Swanson

Meg Hughes

Donna Kolba

Christina K. Vida

E. Claiborne Robins

Christina Keyser Vida

David Voelkel

Nichol Gabor

Allison Tovey

Cecilia D'Arville

Bishop Clarke

Jessica Delbridge

Janet Lundy

Rachel Asbury Cole

Michael Kaliris

This department oversees the curation, preservation, and organization of general collections.

Collections Management

The Communications and Development team at The Valentine Museum is responsible for managing public relations, marketing, and fundraising activities. They work to enhance the museum's visibility, promote its exhibitions and programs, and secure financial support through donations and grants. The team consists of roles such as the Deputy Director of Communications, Director of Public Relations & Marketing, and several Directors of Development, who collaborate to ensure the museum's mission and goals are effectively communicated and financially supported.

Communications and Development

This department focuses on providing educational programs and resources to enhance learning and engagement.

Education Services

This department focuses on creating and managing educational and recreational programs for various audiences.

Program Development

This department focuses on providing assistance and support to visitors and enhancing their overall experience.

Visitor Services

The Collections and Curatorial Team at The Valentine Museum is responsible for the preservation, management, and interpretation of the museum's extensive collections. This team curates exhibitions, conducts research, and develops educational programs and publications that highlight Richmond's rich history. They ensure the proper care of artifacts such as photographs, rare books, fine art, costumes, objects, and textiles, and facilitate public access to these collections through tours and other initiatives.

The Valentine

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Teams

Collections Management

Communications and Development

Education Services

Program Development

Visitor Services

Collections and Curatorial Team

Offices

The Valentine

Org chart

Teams

Collections Management

Communications and Development

Education Services

Program Development

Visitor Services

Collections and Curatorial Team

Offices

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