Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow: Hair Jewelry in Virginia History , Saturday, April 12, 2025 2:00PM

Item details

Date

Saturday, April 12, 2025 2:00PM

Name

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow: Hair Jewelry in Virginia History 

Description

In this series, VMHC staff curate displays featuring some of the museum’s millions of artifacts and manuscripts that are not currently on exhibit. In addition to a themed presentation, guests are led on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the museum’s storage areas to examine the museum’s collection up close while interacting with VMHC staff members. 

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow: Hair Jewelry in Virginia History 
While elaborate hair jewelry is most often thought of as tokens of remembrance for loved ones past, hair has also historically been used as symbols of friendship or intimacy, and passed between individuals still very much alive. This program will explore some early origins of hair jewelry, the process of making the pieces, and the symbolism evident in the iconography and materials often used. 

Note:

• Due to very popular demand, two times are being offered: 10:30 am + 2:00 pm - This is the 10:30 am event. If you would like to purchase tickets for the 2:00 time slot, please click here. 
• This program involves long periods of standing and walking. 
• Due to space restrictions in the museum's storage areas, each program time is strictly limited to 10 people. Each attendee must be a ticket holder. 
• Due to spending time in the museum's storage areas, the following items are not allowed with you during this program. Please leave them in your vehicle or store them in a locker located in the VMHC library's locker room. 
  • Bags/purses 

  • Food/drinks (including water bottles) 

Admission to this program is discounted for members. Members, please login above to reserve your tickets. If you are not currently a member and would like to join, please click here. 

Upcoming topics for Collections Up Close include the following. Subscribe to our email list to stay up to date on ticket release for these programs. 

• July 26 - Pitch Perfect: The History of Music in Virginia
• October 18 - Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation

Tickets for the April 12 program go on sale March 3. 

Tickets are not on sale at this time. Please see notes above for ticket release schedule.