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March 31, 2016

Dino Artwork featured

March 28, 2016

The 29th annual Thomas Jefferson Awards were held March 24 at the Wayne Theatre in Downtown Waynesboro. This year's awardees include: Thomas Jefferson Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Natural Science: Oliver S. Flint, Jr., Ph.D., Curator Emeritus, Department of Entomology, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution Thomas Jefferson Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Natural Science Education Lisa Robinson Deaton, Forester, Gloucester Region, Virginia Department of Forestry William Barton Rogers Corporate Award Virginia Chapter of Trout Unlimited Thomas Jefferson Award for Conservation James N. Galloway, Ph.D., Sidman P. Poole Professor, Department of Environmental Sciences, University of ...

March 25, 2016

The Virginia Museum of Natural History's 29th annual Thomas Jefferson Awards ceremony was held on Thursday, March 24 at the historic Wayne Theater in Waynesboro, Virginia. The VMNH Foundation Thomas Jefferson Awards ceremony is a statewide event that honors individuals and corporations for outstanding contributions to natural science, natural science education, and conservation.

March 25, 2016

The museum hosted it's 29th annual Thomas Jefferson Awards on March 24 at the Wayne Theatre in Waynesboro. Congratulations to this year's awardees (picture left to right): Sammy Redd - Matthew Fontaine Maury Distinguished Service Award; Dr. Oliver S. Flint, Jr. - Thomas Jefferson Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Natural Science; VA Chapter of Trout Unlimited (Andrew Daniels accepting) - William Barton Rogers Corporate Award; Lisa Robinson Deaton - Thomas Jefferson Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Natural Science Education; Dr. James N. Galloway - Thomas Jefferson Award for Conservation.

March 23, 2016

VMNH Educator Katie Hastings is Cook of the Week! She will be preparing German foods goulash and apfelrotkohl (red cabbage with apple) at the Grapes & Grains gala on April 9.

March 21, 2016

The museum is partnering with wineries, meaderies, breweries and distilleries across the region for the upcoming Grapes & Grains fundraising gala on April 9, with proceeds to benefit vital museum programs in education, research and exhibits. Today's featured winery is Preston Ridge Winery in Martinsville, Virginia. Nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains and just minutes from the Blue Ridge Airport and the Martinsville Speedway, Preston Ridge Winery offers a quiet setting for travellers, local wine consumers and businessmen visiting this majestic part of Virginia. From Chardonnay to Apple Wine, Preston Ridge offers an extensive list of unique wines. To learn more about Preston Ridge Winery, visit www. ...

March 18, 2016

The museum is partnering with wineries, meaderies, breweries and distilleries across the region for the upcoming Grapes & Grains fundraising gala on April 9, with proceeds to benefit vital museum programs in education, research and exhibits. Today's featured distillery is Franklin County Distilleries, in Boones Mill. It is believed to be Franklin County's first legal distillery since Prohibition. Franklin County Distilleries is owned by Dan Hodges, a physician who splits his time between Roanoke and Lafayette, Louisiana. Come on out to Grapes & Grains on April 9 to test the best moonshine around! To learn more about Grapes & Grains, and to order your tickets online today, please visit http://www.vmnh. ...

March 17, 2016

VMNH Volunteers are on a field trip to the Morehead Planetarium & Science Center on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill. Field trips like these introduce volunteers to other institutions, where they meet staff and fellow volunteers while learning about new ways to improve our visitor experiences here at VMNH. Thank you to the Morehead Planetarium & Science Center for hosting us! To learn about VMNH volunteer opportunities, please visit http://www.vmnh.net/volunteers.

March 15, 2016

Dr. Kal Ivanov, curator of recent invertebrates, discusses his research and the new pollinator display inside the Hahn Hall of Biodiversity.

March 14, 2016

The museum is partnering with wineries, meaderies, breweries and distilleries across the region for the upcoming Grapes & Grains fundraising gala on April 9, with proceeds to benefit vital museum programs in education, research and exhibits. Today's featured meadery is White Oak Mountain Meadery, located at 340 East Store Lane in Chatham, Virginia. From Sweet Mountain Mead to Cinnamon Cyser to its new Blueberry Mead, White Oak Mountain Meadery has an extended variety of meads you won't want to miss. To learn more about this fantastic meadery, visit its website at www.whiteoakmead.com. To learn more about Grapes & Grains, and to order your tickets online today, please visit http://www.vmnh.net/events/details/id/212.

March 14, 2016

We are starting the week off right at #VMNH with the installation of a Diplodocus skull cast on our Fossil Overlook! if you haven't visited lately, be sure to stop by to experience the latest natural treasures on display!

March 10, 2016

Dr. Charles Egeland, assistant professor of biological anthropology and paleoanthropology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, presented "A Neandertal's perspective on the existence of 'races' among modern humans" on March 10 as part of the museum's "2nd Thursday Science Talks" series. Admission to these presentations is free thanks to generous donations to the VMNH Foundation Discovery Fund.

March 9, 2016

Don't miss the next "2nd Thursday Science Talk" on Thursday, March 10 at 6 p.m. Dr. Charles P. Egeland, assistant professor of biological anthropology and paleoanthropology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, will present "A Neandertal's perspective on the existence of 'races' among modern humans". Admission to the presentation is free thanks to generous donations to the VMNH Foundation Discovery Fund.

March 7, 2016

The museum is partnering with wineries, meaderies, breweries and distilleries across the region for the upcoming Grapes & Grains fundraising gala on April 9, with proceeds to benefit vital museum programs in education, research and exhibits. Today's featured winery is Stanburn Winery in Patrick County, Virginia. Stanburn Winery has more than 11 acres of grapes planted in its vineyard consisting of Chardonnay, Traminette, Cabernet Franc, and Barbera. It produces a variety of nearly one dozen award winning wines, ranging from Highfly to Bull's Blush. Learn more about Stanburn Winery at http://stanburn.com. To learn more about Grapes & Grains, and to order your tickets online today, please visit http://www.vmnh. ...

March 4, 2016

The museum is partnering with wineries, meaderies, breweries and distilleries across the region for the upcoming Grapes & Grains fundraising gala on April 9, with proceeds to benefit vital museum programs in education, research and exhibits. Today's featured winery is DeVault Vineyards in Concord, VA. DeVault Family Vineyards was founded in 2000 when Terry DeVault and his wife, Sharon, purchased the 32-acre property, fulfilling Terry's lifelong dream of returning to his farming roots. The family spent the next eight years perfecting the art of grape cultivation and shaping the grounds into the stunning, serene landscape you can come enjoy today. Learn more at http://www.devaultvineyards.com/. To learn more about Grapes & ...

March 1, 2016

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March 1, 2016

Don't miss the FREE Piedmont Kite Festival on Saturday, March 19 at Jack Dalton Park in Henry County!