Brick has been a common building material in Virginia since the colonial era but the Branch House’s use of brick is unique. You will see up-close drone images of the ornamental brickwork and sculpture that is typically seen from the ground. You will learn about brick restoration techniques and considerations that are factored into historic […]
What happens when a building or space outlives its purpose? Adaptive reuse refers to the process of converting a part of the built environment for something different than what it was originally designed. This webinar will explore the many benefits, as well as challenges, of adaptive reuse, here in the Commonwealth of Virginia and elsewhere. […]
The Branch House plumbing is remarkable in that so much of the original piping is still in use after 100 years but it is causing damage to the decorative plaster. Tracing the pipes has led to understanding how the house was built behind the surfaces you see. What started as a seemingly mundane task escalated […]
During the 20th century, local and federal officials reinforced racial segregation through a number of policies and practices in Richmond. Though these are no longer legal, the implications of these actions were profound: Neighborhoods once deemed unsuitable or “hazardous” because of their racial makeup are still predominantly black and brown and are areas of high […]
To celebrate Women's History Month, The Branch is having two special days of guided house tours that will focus on Beulah Gould Branch, the lady of the house. Learn about Beulah's accomplishments and legacies within Richmond. Being hosted March 20th and 27th, 2021. Advance registration is required, and attendance is restricted to five people. We ask […]
To celebrate Women's History Month, The Branch is having two special days of guided house tours that will focus on Beulah Gould Branch, the lady of the house. Learn about Beulah's accomplishments and legacies within Richmond. Being hosted March 20th and 27th, 2021. Advance registration is required, and attendance is restricted to five people. We […]
Join us for a talk with Charles Duff, author of the book The North Atlantic Cities. Richmond is a part of a family of cities in the North Atlantic including Amsterdam and London. These places started as cities of row houses, unlike the apartment house cities of Continental Europe and the suburban areas of Continental North […]
Guided tours are offered the third Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM. Advance registration is required, and attendance is restricted to five people. We ask all attendees to wear masks and practice social distancing during the tour. Tour registration closes on the Thursday before the tour date. Learn More
Established in 1977, the Aga Khan Award for Architecture is presented every three years to projects that set new standards of excellence in architecture, planning practices, historic preservation, and landscape architecture. Through its efforts, the Award seeks to identify and encourage building concepts that successfully address the needs and aspirations of societies across the world, […]
Tuesday-Saturday: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00-5:00 PM
Monday: Closed
Hours subject to change due to private rentals.
Check our calendar for possible closures when planning your visit.