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The Athenian Society for Arts & Sciences in Richmond, Virginia is a distinguished cultural organization that fosters the growth of the arts and sciences in the community. Founded in 1980, its mission is to provide cultural enrichment through educational programs, day trips, and collaborative efforts with local arts organizations. Through these initiatives, the society connects residents and visitors to the richness of Richmond's cultural and educational landscape.
A highlight of the Athenian Society is its educational day trips, offering members the chance to explore significant regional sites while learning about the region’s history and culture. These excursions provide unique experiences for both long-time residents and newcomers.
In addition to their tours, the society plays a key role in the local arts community by volunteering at Center in the Square, assisting with visitor engagement, and providing information about the city’s arts and sciences offerings.
Whether you are a visitor or local, the Athenian Society for Arts & Sciences invites you to enrich your experience in Richmond, VA by connecting with its vibrant arts culture. For more details on membership and upcoming events, visit the society’s official website.
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Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge is committed to cultivating an atmosphere that welcomes and celebrates the unique backgrounds, abilities, passions, and perspectives of our vibrant community. As our region’s only destination marketing organization, we have a responsibility to showcase the best the Roanoke Region has to offer, and those assets and strengths come in varied forms. We embrace differences in race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, language, visible and invisible disabilities, and all the intersecting identities that make Virginians and visitors alike so unique. We believe our differences make us stronger– and better.