The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond is observing the 250th anniversary of Virginia’s role in the American Revolution with special programs and art exhibits throughout the year. Historical Thinking with Art: VA250 is a virtual distance-learning program for Virginia students in grades 3 through 12 and college, said a press release. Participating students will examine artworks that address the early years of the United States, sifting through imagery to hone historical, critical, and creative thinking skills as they unpack the complex ideas these works present about the civic, social and cultural landscape of the U.S. In-house exhibit The exhibit “Titus Kaphar and Junius Brutus Stearns: Pictures More Famous than the Truth” will juxtapose scenes from President George Washington’s life painted by 19th century American artist Junius Brutus Stearns with contemporary artistic responses to the American Revolution created by Black American artist and MacArthur Fellowship winner Titus Ka...