Summer in the City 2026
Summer in the City excursions for University of Richmond faculty and staff highlight some of our favorite Richmond destinations. Transportation and boxed lunches or snacks will be provided. Registration is required and opens on Friday, April 17 at 9 a.m.
**NEW DATE** Tuesday, June 9, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Shockoe Institute: Expanding Freedom
Join us on a trip to the Shockoe Institute in Main Street Station for a tour of their Expanding Freedom exhibit. The exhibit traces and reveals the enduring impact of racial slavery on our shared American experiences and invites visitors to learn and reflect on this history so they may act in ways that help improve our civic life.
Thursday, May 28, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
JXN Project Skipwith-Roper Cottage
Join us on a trip to see the Skipwith-Roper Cottage which is an historic site that commemorates the life, liberty, lineage, and legacy of Abraham Peyton Skipwith, who is often regarded as "The Founding Father of Jackson Ward". Our time at the cottage may be limited so we will head to St. Luke's Legacy Center for lunch and learning.
Thursday, June 4, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Maymont Mansion
Join us on a trip to the Maymont Mansion for a self-guided tour. Built in 1893 for a millionaire couple, James and Sallie Dooley, the lavishly furnished home is filled with fine art and decorative objects collected on their world travels. Plus, explore the "In Domestic Service" exhibition belowstairs to learn about the Dooleys' staff.