Fall Educator Open House

About this event

Join members of our VMHC Education Team for an educator open house! During this free, family-friendly event, educators can chat with VMHC education about teacher and student resources, snack on light refreshments, and tour VMHC's award winning exhibitions. Also open during this event will be VMHC's newest temporary exhibition, Barbie™: A Cultural Icon, a major exhibition tracing Barbie®’s 65-year history through fashion, media, and cultural evolution. This vibrant, multi-sensory experience celebrates one of the most iconic and influential figures in global popular culture. Drawn from the private collection of David Porcello and Mattel, the exhibition features more than 250 vintage dolls, immersive environments, original fashion designs, advertisements, ephemera, and exclusive designer interviews. Visitors to the exhibition will trace the evolution of Barbie® from a child’s toy to a global icon, exploring the style trends, careers, and identities that Barbie has embodied and popularized since her debut in 1959. While this event is free, we encourage registration to give our team a sense of expected attendance. Please register here: https://secure.virginiahistory.org/5644/5645