Valentine Museum Director Bill Martin Dies in Traffic Accident
Dec 28, 2025 · One of the preeminent chroniclers of Richmond history, William “Bill” Martin died Sunday at age 71 after being struck by a vehicle downtown. Martin spent 32 years at The …
Remembrance: William J. “Bill” Martin, 1954-2025 - Style Weekly
Jan 8, 2026 · Remembrance: William J. “Bill” Martin, 1954-2025 The Valentine’s longtime leader spent three decades helping shape Richmond’s post-Confederate identity.
Billy Martin - Wikipedia
Alfred Manuel " Billy " Martin Jr. (May 16, 1928 – December 25, 1989) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) second baseman and manager, who, in addition to leading other …
The Valentine announces date for open house to honor Bill Martin
Jan 5, 2026 · The Valentine Museum announced a date for an open house to honor longtime director Bill Martin after his death.
Longtime Valentine Museum director Bill Martin dies after being …
Dec 29, 2025 · Bill Martin, director of The Valentine museum and a prominent local historian in Richmond, has died at age 71 after being struck by a vehicle while walking downtown on …
Valentine Museum officials reflect on Bill Martin’s legacy after ...
Valentine Museum officials are speaking publicly for the first time about the legacy of Director Bill Martin, who was killed in a crosswalk accident in downtown Richmond less than two weeks …
Richmond still grieving the death of Valentine Museum Director Bill Martin
Richmonders are still grieving the tragic death of longtime director Bill Martin, after being struck by a car while crossing East Broad Street on December 27, 2025. Martin died the next day from …
Open House Honoring the Legacy of Bill Martin
Join us at the Valentine for a special open house honoring the life and legacy of Bill Martin, whose passion, curiosity and leadership shaped this institution and the Richmond region for more …
BILL MARTIN JR — THE BILL MARTIN JR - MICHAEL SAMPSON …
The late Bill Martin Jr truly was "America's favorite children's author,” and he penned scores of iconic, bestselling children’s classics including Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and Brown Bear, …
Valentine director Bill Martin dies after being hit by a car
Dec 28, 2025 · One of the preeminent chroniclers of Richmond's history, William "Bill" Martin died Sunday at age 71 after being hit by a car downtown. Martin spent 32 years at The Valentine.