Holiday Makers Market

Celebrate the holiday season at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture’s Holiday Makers Market. Inspired by the VMHC’s signature VA250th exhibition, Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation, this market will feature talented artists, artisans, and specialty vendors from across Virginia and the wider mid-Atlantic region, offering one-of-a-kind goods with both modern and historic inspiration, perfect for holiday gifting. Shoppers will also enjoy live demonstrations of crafts and trades.

Friday Evening Market with December’s First Friday – 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Kick off the season with a festive evening at the VMHC! Shop the market while enjoying free museum admission, live music, food trucks, seasonal drink specials in the café, and family activities like crafts and a face painter!

Saturday Market – 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Return Saturday to browse vendor booths throughout the museum’s first floor! Access to the market is free, but while you’re here, check out the museum’s exhibitions, including Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation.

Featured Vendors:

A Lady’s Slipper Studio – Baskets, Jewlery
Appalachian Basketcase – Baskets
At the Sign of the Peacock – Baskets, Furniture, Woodcraft, Clothing
Caeleigh Griffin Art – Paintings
Designs by Grace – Floorcloths
Half Crown Bakehouse – Baked Goods
Herbetarian LLC – Health & Wellness Products
Ivglasswork – Glass Art
Join or Die Knives – Metalwork
Kiyay Studios – Stained Glass
Sophie Printmaking – Printmaking
Sullivan Press – Bookbinding
The Home Farm – Soaps, Foodstuff
Thrasher Knits – Knitted Items
White Historic Art – Paintings