The Phi Beta Kappa Society
RICHMOND ASSOCIATION
Upcoming Events
Past Events
250th Anniversary
On December 5, 2025, we will kicked off PBK’s 250th anniversary with an event in Williamsburg sponsored by our National Organization. We gathered at Glenn Close Theater at Phi Beta Kappa Hall on William & Mary’s campus for a keynote event followed by a reception at Muscarelle Museum.
Arts and Crafts Night
On Tuesday November 11, 2025 members participated in an Arts and Crafts Night with the Richmond Maker's Market.
Ghost Tour and Sweet Treats with ΦΒΚ - Richmond Key Connections
On October 18, 2025 The PBK Richmond Association enjoyed a fun ghost tour in Colonial Williamsburg.(official tour by CW Foundation) on October 18th, from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
On September 6, 2025 we explored great art pieces and a limited-time Frida Kahlo exhibit at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts .
2025 Annual Meeting and Scholarship Presentations
Members of the Richmond Association of Phi Beta Kappa gathered at St. Catherine's School on June 1, 2025 for the annual meeting of the association. Chapter officers reported on the numerous activities of the association over the last year and received report of the association's finances.
Several scholarships were presented to deserving high school seniors. Please see the Programs page for more information on these scholars.
2025 Induction Ceremonies - See photos from these events on the Gallery Page
Members represented the Association at induction ceremonies at William & Mary,
George Mason, Hampton-Sydney College, James Madison University, Randolph-
Macon College, Roanoke College, University of Richmond, University of Virginia
and Virginia Tech.
Virginia Scholars Series was held on Sunday, May 18th at the Richmond SPCA on canine communication.
Presented by: Sarah Babcock, CTC, CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA, CDBC, Chief of Education and Training and member of the Richmond Association of Phi Beta Kappa.
Sarah joined the staff of the Richmond SPCA in 2001, soon after graduating valedictorian and with honors from Jean Donaldson’s Academy for Dog Trainers at the San Francisco SPCA. Her earlier career at IBM followed her graduation from Sweet Briar College with a bachelor’s degree in math and economics. Sarah’s career change was inspired by Crosby, a dog she found, adopted and began training, which led her to pursue additional education in animal behavior at the University of Richmond where she completed three years of graduate work in psychology and neuroscience.
The dogs who share Sarah’s home have competed in canine agility, trained in tricks, done commercial work for local and national brands, appeared on the cover of Bark magazine, and visited local retirement communities as part of the Richmond SPCA’s Paws for Health® Program. Her Henrico County farm is also home to cats, chickens and miniature horses, all of whom have benefited from some degree of clicker training.
Lewis Ginter Garden
On April 12, association members met for a walk in the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens in Henrico. Spring Has Sprung! Come for a walk in the garden with PBK members and get an inside view of one or Richmond's treasures, Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.
Trivia Night
On Thursday, March 20th members met for Trivia at Bingo Beer. The team placed Second this time. This is the second event where we have placed second and look forward to winning it all next time. This even is always fun and a great multi-generational activity.
On January 18, 2025 members of the Richmond Association gathered at Indian Fields Tavern for our first social event of the year.
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