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 addition to regular activities, each Saturday will have a unique theme, and we’ll explore what that particular subject was like in the 1860s – you’ll […] Continue reading Meadow Farm’s Saturday Live
Join us each month as we commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I, the Great War. Information: den63@henrico.us More than 20,000 women from cities and towns across the United States joined the Women’s Land Army of America. They supported the war effort by keeping the food production going while the men were away fighting. […] Continue reading Remembering the Great War: Farmerettes
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 addition to regular activities, each Saturday will have a unique theme, and we’ll explore what that particular subject was like in the 1860s – you’ll […] Continue reading Meadow Farm’s Saturday Live
Join us each month as we commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I, the Great War. Information: den63@henrico.us During World War I, there were hundreds of thousands of foreign-born soldiers serving in the U.S. military. Many of these men were not citizens of the United States, and could not speak or understand English. Yet, […] Continue reading Remembering the Great War: Immigrants
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 addition to regular activities, each Saturday will have a unique theme, and we’ll explore what that particular subject was like in the 1860s – you’ll […] Continue reading Meadow Farm’s Saturday Live
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
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
Join us each month as we commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I, the Great War. To kick off the series, come listen to historian, Al Barnes, as he describes how America and Virginia created an army from scratch – from the creation of training camps and conscription to immigrant soldiers and the homefront […] Continue reading Remembering the Great War: America Prepares
Ever wonder how historically accurate our favorite films really are? Come and enjoy the movie, War Horse (PG-13) and a discussion by Clay Mountcastle. Mountcastle, historian and director of the Virginia War Memorial, will explore the experiences of World War I soldiers and animals and compare them with Hollywood’s interpretation of this pivotal time period. […] Continue reading Real to Reel: War Horse
Enjoy a weekend of time travel at Richmond’s historic homes and museums September 23 and 24. The sites listed below will offer free admission to visitors who show a Time Travelers Passport, which is available for download. This is your chance to experience 400 years of Virginia history! Admission is free. Henrico County Sites, open 12-4pm […] Continue reading Time Travelers Weekend