Join us for a great day in Richmond!

A representation of Dale Chihuly's work, from the VMFA website

Richmond, VA Saturday, February 02, 10:00am

 

 

Art! History! Emory & Henry!

10 am Virginia Historical Society (428 N. Boulevard)

Enjoy refreshments with and remarks by 

Emory & Henry’s 20th President, Dr. Rosalind Reichard. 

Dr. Reichard will be retiring in June.

11 am VHS tour

Paige Newman, E&H Class of ’91, VHS Archivist,

will give us a personalized tour of the VHS museum.

12:30 Lunch at the VHS 

1:30 pm Tour the Chihuly Glass exhibit

It’s a great opportunity to see the captivating glass work by internationally

renowned artist Dale Chihuly.

Bring your friends for a great day in downtown Richmond!

 

Details:

We will have a personal tour guide for the Virginia Historical Society as alumna Paige Newman shows us the highlights and shares some of the behind-the-scenes stories.

President Rosalind Reichard will bring you up-to-date on all the great news from Emory & Henry, including some particularly exciting announcements. She will be retiring at the end of the academic year, so don’t miss this chance to wish her well.

Following the VHS, we’ll head next door to the VMFA for lunch a look at the most exciting glass exhibit in the country. The VMFA is featuring Dale Chihuly’s colorful glass work in a one-of-a-kind show. 

Alumna Ellis Sasser, E&H ’68, will help us navigate the exhibit and the museum! 

So that we may plan, please let us know if you’re coming! 

RSVP by January 30.

No charge for the VHS event.

Lunch is $10 pp.

Tickets for the Chihuly exhibit are $16 pp for non-members; 

Free for VMFA members.

Please pay in advance by check or credit card.

Checks payable to Emory & Henry College.

Mail: Use enclosed postage-paid envelope.

Call with a credit card: 276-944-6126

Email: alumni@ehc.edu