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
Discover the impact African Americans had in eastern Henrico County. Learn about the lives of both enslaved and free people that lived and worked at High Meadow/Dabbs. A police officer will share stories of the time Dabbs House served as a police station. Meet some USCT Troop reenactors, who will share the role these men […] Continue reading African Americans in Eastern Henrico
Ages 50+. Dance the night away with the CenterStage Band honoring music legends – Aretha Franklin, Luther Vandross, Prince, and Motown’s greatest entertainers! Music by the Center Stage Band. It will be a legendary night to remember! Light refreshments will be served. Information: cun04@henrico.us Purchase tickets. ($10) Continue reading Legendary Dance Night
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
Celebrate Black History Month with the Center Stage Band! Dance the night away honoring music legends -Aretha Franklin, Luther Vandross, Prince, and Motown’s greatest entertainers! Enjoy an evening of non-stop dazzling soul music. Don’t miss the Soul Train line and other popular line dances! It will be a legendary night to remember! For ages 18+. […] Continue reading Legendary Dance Night – Sold Out