Capitol District in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Valentine Museum

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, September 10, 2012

1. The Valentine Museum Marker

Inscription. The 1892 bequest of Mann S. Valentine II, creator of Valentine’s Meat Juice health tonic, established the Valentine Museum as one of Richmond’s first museums. He sought to create a museum devoted to the art, history, and culture of the world. First headquartered in the Wickham-Valentine House, the museum expanded to include 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.

Erected 2012 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number SA-99.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 37° 32.501′ N, 77° 25.861′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in the Capitol District. It is at the intersection of East Clay Street and North 10th Street, on the left when traveling west on East Clay Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1015 E Clay St, Richmond VA 23219, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Virginia.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

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walking distance of this marker: Grant House / Sheltering Arms Hospital (a few steps from this marker); Wickham-Valentine House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Edward V. Valentine Sculpture Studio (within shouting distance of this marker); The Richmond Female Institute / Woman's College of Richmond (within shouting distance of this marker); White House of the Confederacy (about 500 feet away); President’s Mansion (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named The John Marshall House (about 600 feet away); Propeller shaft of the Iron-Clad Virginia (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Other markers no longer nearby. Maupin - Maury House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Matthew Fontaine Maury (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Alexander H. Stephens House Site (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); John Marshall House (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed); The garden is fashioned… (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . The Valentine. The Valentine has been collecting, preserving and interpreting Richmond’s 400-year

East Clay Street (facing west) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, September 10, 2012

2. East Clay Street (facing west)

history for over a century. Located in the heart of historic downtown, the Valentine is a place for residents and tourists to discover the diverse stories that tell the broader history of this important region. (Submitted on September 10, 2012.)

The Valentine Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, September 10, 2012

3. The Valentine Museum

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 838 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 10, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.