*Henrico County Spring Break Activity* She's on the Henrico County seal, but what do we really know about her? Many Virginians trace their ancestry to her, but who was she? Join us for a historical presentation about the life and times of Matoaka, Pocahontas, Rebecca Rolfe on the 409th anniversary of her marriage to John […]
Victims of the Brown’s Island Explosion The 1863 Brown's Island Explosion is one of the most tragic events of the Civil War in Richmond. Fifty died at the munitions plant, mostly women and girls. While the cause was determined (careless handling by Mary Ryan), the fate of the victims is not as well known. Historian […]
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 […]
Who was Prince Henry and why didn't he become King of England? Learn about the life of Henry, for whom Henrico County is named, during this history-focused presentation. Program will be held at 1pm & 3pm at the Parsons Community Center at Meadow Farm. Information: [email protected]
Who was Prince Henry and why didn't he become King of England? Learn about the life of Henry, for whom Henrico County is named, during this history-focused presentation. 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 […]
Ages 18+. 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. Learn about the impact of the battle on families, homes, and land that made up the battle ground in which the town of Sandston now sits. Hear stories of […]
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 […]
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