Our mission is to champion the preservation of the varied elements that give the Richmond metropolitan area its unique historic character and to preserve the vitality of Richmond's distinctive heritage.
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Preservation; it's the answer. Preservation is what helps Richmond keep its voice. It is a multidisciplinary process that preserves our distinctive heritage, improves quality of life, creates meaning and drives tourism.
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Historic Richmond Foundation is involved in building grassroots advocacy on both the city and state levels to promote awareness about the much needed protection of our historic resources.
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Historic Richmond Foundation is committed to developing nontraditional ways of raising awareness about the city's unique architectural history.
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- • Secret Garden Party
Through the support of donors and volunteers, Historic Richmond Foundation is able to achieve its mission of preserving the unique architecture, history and culture of the city.
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Historic Downtown Richmond’s Secret Garden Party

Explore the secret urban gardens in Richmond's Court End District and discover the charm of years past.

Start at ANY of the 5 participating sites and walk from garden to garden enjoying cocktails, bands and food. For your convenience, a shuttle will circulate among all sites throughout the evening.

Live music, hors d’oeuvres, gallery tours and more.

Showcased Gardens:

Monumental Church | Historic Richmond Foundation

Sally Archer Anderson Garden | The Museum and White House of the Confederacy

John Marshall House Garden | John Marshall House

Becky's Healing Garden | VCU Massey Cancer Cener

Wickham House Garden | Valentine Richmond History Center

All sites located within three square blocks.

More information for 2011 coming soon.