Description:

Beth Ahabah Museum & Archives records and preserves the history of the Jewish community that has made its home in Richmond. Changing exhibits provide detailed glimpses into various aspects of Jewish life in the past, and the museum also retains a number of special items, such as an intricately decorated marriage contract from 1723, ceremonial pieces cast from silver and Civil War bonds. Located in The Fan district of Richmond, the museum is beside the synagogue still in use by the congregation and it is close to other educational facilities including the Science Museum of Virginia and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.