SPECIAL EVENTS AT THE VIRGINIA SHOP

14th ANNUAL SHOPPERS FAIR TAKES PLACE AT THE LIBRARY OF VIRGINIA

An eclectic mix of home décor, jewelry, holiday items, framed prints, and garden accessories, as well as books and authors of Virginia significance will be available at this year’s Annual Holiday Shoppers Fair.

Sponsored by the Museum Stores of Richmond, the 14th Annual Holiday Shoppers Fair is open to the public on Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8 from 9:30 AM–5:00 PM. A special members preview takes place for members of participating museums on Thursday, November 6 from 5:00 until 9:00 PM. A membership card is required for admission to the members preview.

Featuring Agecroft Hall Museum & Gardens APVA Preservation Virginia Beth Ahabah Museum & Archives The Capitol Shop: A Virginia Historical Society Store Chesterfield Historical Society The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Maymont Foundation Museum of the Confederacy Old Dominion Railway Museum Science Museum of Virginia St. John's Church Valentine Richmond History Center Virginia Center for Architecture Virginia Historical Society Virginia Holocaust Museum VMFA Shop--Virginia Museum of Fine Arts The Virginia Shop at the Library of Virginia

THE VIRGINIA SHOP HOSTS “VIRGINIA’S FINEST FRIDAYS” ON SELECTED FRIDAYS IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER. ALL EVENTS TAKE PLACE FROM 11 AM UNTIL 2 PM.

Friday, November 14 Grammy O’s Sticky Buns will be on hand with samples of their delicious sticky buns. The owner’s grandmother, Margaret Landis Schmell Overholt—“Grammy O”—is her inspiration. Grammyos.com

Friday, November 21 Gunther’s Gourmet chef Mike Lampros will share samples of their delicious, all-natural marinades, salsas, and vinaigrettes. A portion of Gunther’s profits will be donated to the SPCA. gunthersgourmet.com

Friday, December 5 Cocoa Mill Chocolates returns with their award-winning gourmet chocolates, made from select ingredients and prepared in small batches to insure freshness. Cocoa Mill’s Valentine truffles were recognized by The Wall Street Journal as "best overall" above the likes of Godiva, Sees, Harry and David, and others. cocoamill.com

Friday, December 12 Gracie’s Garden offers the best in pickled condiments. President Frank Foster will share samples inspired by his mother, Gracie, who for years preserved the bounty of her garden and shared her wonderful creations with family and friends. graciesgardenva.com

The Virginia Shop is located in the lobby of the Library of Virginia at 800 E. Broad Street, 804-692-3524

Enjoy lunch in the Sweetpeas Café daily.

Limited free underground parking for shoppers.