Admission is FREE! From their first arrival in 1619, Africans & African Americans have contributed to and shaped our nation’s culture in countless ways. Their traditions reflect through art, music, […] Continue reading Soulful Sunday
Have you ever heard of a Donut Dollie? Who invented the donut? Celebrate National Donut Day and explore the delectable history of the donut through activities, displays, and yes, a […] Continue reading Celebrate National Donut Day
It’s the 1930s at the Clarke-Palmore House, home of Vera Palmore. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy a lazy Sunday afternoon. 🍋 Play games from the 1930s […] Continue reading Pastimes During the Hardtimes of the 1930s
***Weather Update: Unfortunately, due to a wet weather forecast, this event has been canceled. The sheep themselves will be too wet to shear, and the outdoor humidity will jeopardize some […] Continue reading Canceled: Sheep to Shawl
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 […] Continue reading History in Focus: A Series
Download your passport and time-travel through Henrico history by visiting our historic sites. Clarke-Palmore House Museum (904 McCoul Street, Henrico, VA 23231) Courtney Road Gas Station (3401 Mountain Road, Glen […] Continue reading Time Travelers Weekend: Sept 2018
Join us each month as we commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I, the Great War. Information: leh@henrico.us Sundays, 2-3:30pm at Walkerton Tavern. Sep 16: Meuse-Argonne Offensive The Meuse-Argonne […] Continue reading Remembering the Great War: A Series
Ages 6-12. Parents must accompany child. Free. Join the History Investigators as we discover the treasures of our historic sites in the county. Each investigator will receive a dossier to […] Continue reading History Investigators: RF&P Park
Discover the history of cooling off! Enjoy refreshing drinks and snacks from the past that were available in taverns and homes from the 1700s to the 1900s. Relax while musicians […] Continue reading Keeping Cool in the Past
Enjoy an afternoon of interactive living history demonstrations as you explore this mid-19th century farm – blacksmithing, wool dyeing, woodworking, cooking, gardening, and animal and house tours. Free! In […] Continue reading Meadow Farm’s Saturday Live
