[2] In the early 21st century, The Valentine offers rotating exhibitions, walking tours, programs, special events, research opportunities and more as a way to engage, educate and challenge a diverse audience.

[6] His sons conducted excavations of Native American earthwork mounds in former Cherokee towns in western North Carolina in their hunt for artifacts.

As part of the project, the museum purchased three rowhouses adjacent to the Wickham House for the purposes of holding artifacts.

[14] In the 1970s, a major renovation and expansion was undertaken to add a new wing to accommodate more artifacts and increase exhibition space for the public.

The board asked him to focus on how the museum could address such issues as racism, the southern black experience, and the city's complicated history; it gained national attention as a result.

The objects on display are a part of The Valentine's extensive collection; they help express diverse personal stories to tell the larger history of this ever-evolving region.

In the fall of 1942, The Valentine and historic preservation champion Mary Wingfield Scott launched a series of walking tours exploring Richmond.

Today, the museum continues Scott's work by providing residents of Richmond the opportunity to explore the city by foot, bus and bike.

The goal is for them to share the diverse and inclusive stories of the city by exploring the ever-changing urban landscape.