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
Tour the Clarke-Palmore House and see what Christmas was like for a family during the 1930s. Families struggled through the Great Depression but still celebrated the holiday the best they […] Continue reading Clarke-Palmore Christmas Open House
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
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
This year marks the 400th anniversary of three important events at Jamestown that shaped our modern society in Virginia. That year saw governmental reform in the colony, with the meeting […] Continue reading 1619: The Origins of Modern Virginia
Each participating site will offer FREE admission to visitors who show a Time Travelers Passport. Download your Passport and time-travel through Richmond and Henrico history by visiting our historic sites. […] Continue reading Time Travelers Weekend
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
