All ages. Explore historical topics in detail with staff-led specialty tours that use the historic structures and artifacts as touchstones to the past. Information: sic@henrico.us Saturdays, 1-3pm at Meadow Farm Museum. Feb 23: Come Freedom Learn how the Meadow Farm and other 19th century enslaved people sought freedom both physically and spiritually. Explore the religion, […] Continue reading History in Focus: A Series
All ages. Explore historical topics in detail with staff-led specialty tours that use the historic structures and artifacts as touchstones to the past. Information: sic@henrico.us Saturdays, 1-3pm at Meadow Farm Museum. Feb 23: Come Freedom Learn how the Meadow Farm and other 19th century enslaved people sought freedom both physically and spiritually. Explore the religion, […] Continue reading History in Focus: A Series
Join Richmond Ballet’s Minds in Motion Ambassadors (5th-8th graders) for a performance that tells the tales of Anansi, the Spider Man, from the folktales of the Ashanti of West Africa. Anansi uses his cunning ways and intelligence to prove his worth, overpowering creatures much larger than himself. With respect for his accomplishments, the Sky King […] Continue reading Richmond Ballet Minds in Motion Ambassadors
All ages. Explore historical topics in detail with staff-led specialty tours that use the historic structures and artifacts as touchstones to the past. Information: sic@henrico.us Saturdays, 1-3pm at Meadow Farm Museum. Feb 23: Come Freedom Learn how the Meadow Farm and other 19th century enslaved people sought freedom both physically and spiritually. Explore the religion, […] Continue reading History in Focus: A Series
No matter your age or background, the spirit and the openness of the Elegba Folklore Society will enchant you. Whether in a way you expect or in a way that is totally spontaneous, your energy will blend beautifully with theirs, closing the gap between performer and audience. Free event. Seating is first-come, first-served. Information: 652-1460. Continue reading African Dance, Music, & the Oral Tradition
Generation Dream 2019 presents a diverse cast of talented young people speaking out about issues of social justice, and their hopes for a future in which youth of all backgrounds can flourish. All performances honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy and vision of peace, nonviolence, and social justice. Free. Doors open at 2pm, and […] Continue reading Generation Dream
Ever wonder how historically accurate our favorite films really are? Come and enjoy the movie Red Tails. James Triesler, Director of Education at the Virginia War Memorial, will explore the experiences of Tuskegee Airmen during World War II and compare them with Hollywood’s interpretation of this pivotal time period. Concessions available for purchase. Information: hil078@henrico.us Continue reading Real to Reel: Red Tails ($1)
No matter your age or background, the spirit and the openness of the Elegba Folklore Society will enchant you, closing the gap between performer and audience. In this performance, dancers, drummers, singers, spoken word artists and masquerades focus primarily on West Africa to interactively spur an evolving understanding of the cultural and historical underpinnings of […] Continue reading African Dance, Music, and the Oral Tradition
“Evolution of a Black Girl: From the Slave House to the White House” is a powerful one woman show where writer/performer Morgan McCoy portrays 12 different characters. Her unforgettable performance of these women takes the audience on a journey from Africa during the 1700s to present day in America. This journey incorporates rich history, stories […] Continue reading Evolution of a Black Girl