Join us for this history-focused presentation on Gabriel and Nat Turner. This retrospective look at these two men and how events in Virginia shaped their individual dreams of freedom. Recommend for ages 13+. Program will be held at 1pm & 3pm at the Parsons Community Center at Meadow Farm. Information: [email protected]
Join us for this history-focused presentation on Gabriel and Nat Turner. This retrospective look at these two men and how events in Virginia shaped their individual dreams of freedom. Recommend for ages 13+. Program will be held at 1pm & 3pm at the Parsons Community Center at Meadow Farm. Information: [email protected]
The Henrico Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC) advises the Henrico County Board of Supervisors regarding the identification, interpretation, rehabilitation, protection and preservation of historical and cultural resources located within the County. HPAC meets on the second Tuesday of each month. 2022 Meeting Notes February 8: Virtual Meeting May: No Meeting August: No Meeting November: Meeting […]
Juneteenth celebrates enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation reaching the westernmost Confederate state of Texas. The Proclamation went into effect in 1863, but this news was purposefully withheld from enslaved people until the arrival of Union troops in Galveston Bay, Texas on June 19, 1865. Juneteenth marks our country's second independence day. Learn more about Juneteenth's history […]
The Henrico Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC) advises the Henrico County Board of Supervisors regarding the identification, interpretation, rehabilitation, protection and preservation of historical and cultural resources located within the County. HPAC meets on the second Tuesday of each month. 2022 Meeting Notes February 8: Virtual Meeting May: No Meeting August: No Meeting November: Meeting […]
A Tale of Two Spies Sun, Jul 24, 2-3:30pm. Belmont Rec Center. All ages. When the Civil War began, two women decided on a life-altering course. Inspired by patriotism, Rose O’Neal Greenhow, of Washington, D.C., and Elizabeth Van Lew, of Richmond, used their position in society to conduct clandestine activities from behind enemy lines. Join […]
The Henrico Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC) advises the Henrico County Board of Supervisors regarding the identification, interpretation, rehabilitation, protection and preservation of historical and cultural resources located within the County. HPAC meets on the second Tuesday of each month. 2022 Meeting Notes February 8: Virtual Meeting May: No Meeting August: No Meeting November: Meeting […]
The Henrico Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC) advises the Henrico County Board of Supervisors regarding the identification, interpretation, rehabilitation, protection and preservation of historical and cultural resources located within the County. HPAC meets on the second Tuesday of each month. 2022 Meeting Notes February 8: Virtual Meeting May: No Meeting August: No Meeting November: Meeting […]
The Battle of Seven Pines/Fair Oaks (May 30-June 1, 1862) brought Union and Confederate forces into their first big clash on Henrico County soil. Hear stories of soldiers whose final resting place is Seven Pines National Cemetery. Recommended for ages 18+. Program begins at the entrance to the National Cemetery. Please note, parking in front […]
Discover the role fashion played in some of the social movements of the 20th century during this focused history presentation. Join us at the beautiful Meadow Farm Museum as we highlight the evolution of the WARdrobe. Sat, Nov 12, 1 & 3pm. Meadow Farm Parsons Community Center. Information: [email protected]
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