Virginia Museum of History & Culture

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! Chef O’Connell, a pioneer of American cuisine and owner of the Michelin-starred Inn at Little Washington, will be joined in conversation by James Beard award-winning food critic Tom Sietsma.

As a special member experience in commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture’s Virginia Journeys travel program is proud to partner with Covington Travel for an exclusive exploration of New York’s Hudson River Valley. This immersive travel experience invites you to walk the very ground where pivotal decisions were made, bringing to life the far-reaching history of the Revolution in a setting as breathtaking as it is historic.

As part of the Virginia Museum of History & Culture's 250th Initiative, join the VMHC and the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute for a special evening commemorating the Spanish politicians, generals, and merchants who played a vital role shaping the outcome of the American Revolution. The evening’s keynote address will be given by Amb. Gonzalo M. Quintero Saravia, SJD, PhD, author of several books on 18th-century Spanish American history, and a former Fellow at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University.