The Henrico Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC) advises the Henrico County Board of Supervisors regarding the identification, interpretation, rehabilitation, protection and preservation of historical and cultural resources located within the […] Continue reading Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
The Henrico Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC) advises the Henrico County Board of Supervisors regarding the identification, interpretation, rehabilitation, protection and preservation of historical and cultural resources located within the […] Continue reading Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
The Henrico Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC) advises the Henrico County Board of Supervisors regarding the identification, interpretation, rehabilitation, protection and preservation of historical and cultural resources located within the […] Continue reading Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
The Henrico Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC) advises the Henrico County Board of Supervisors regarding the identification, interpretation, rehabilitation, protection and preservation of historical and cultural resources located within the […] Continue reading Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
The Henrico Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC) advises the Henrico County Board of Supervisors regarding the identification, interpretation, rehabilitation, protection and preservation of historical and cultural resources located within the […] Continue reading Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
The Henrico Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC) advises the Henrico County Board of Supervisors regarding the identification, interpretation, rehabilitation, protection and preservation of historical and cultural resources located within the […] Continue reading Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
The Henrico Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC) advises the Henrico County Board of Supervisors regarding the identification, interpretation, rehabilitation, protection and preservation of historical and cultural resources located within the […] Continue reading Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
The Henrico Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC) advises the Henrico County Board of Supervisors regarding the identification, interpretation, rehabilitation, protection and preservation of historical and cultural resources located within the […] Continue reading Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
Tour the Clarke-Palmore House and see what Christmas was like for a family during the 1930s. Discover what Christmas traditions began during this decade. Guests can create a craft to […] Continue reading Clarke-Palmore Christmas Open House
The Henrico Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC) advises the Henrico County Board of Supervisors regarding the identification, interpretation, rehabilitation, protection and preservation of historical and cultural resources located within the […] Continue reading Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
Join staff from Richmond National Battlefield Park as we explore the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps in Henrico County. In the 1930s this group cleared the grounds and laid […] Continue reading Historically Speaking: The CCC & Creation of Ft. Harrison
Discover the role fashion played in some of the social movements of the 20th century during this focused history presentation. Join us at the beautiful Meadow Farm Museum as we […] Continue reading Fashion Goes to War
The Battle of Seven Pines/Fair Oaks (May 30-June 1, 1862) brought Union and Confederate forces into their first big clash on Henrico County soil. Hear stories of soldiers whose final […] Continue reading Seven Pines National Cemetery Tour
A Tale of Two Spies Sun, Jul 24, 2-3:30pm. Belmont Rec Center. All ages. When the Civil War began, two women decided on a life-altering course. Inspired by patriotism, Rose […] Continue reading A Tale of Two Spies
Ages 18+. The Battle of Seven Pines/Fair Oaks (May 30-June 1, 1862) brought Union and Confederate forces into their first big clash on Henrico County soil. Learn about the impact […] Continue reading Seven Pines National Cemetery Tour
Join us for this history-focused presentation on Gabriel and Nat Turner. This retrospective look at these two men and how events in Virginia shaped their individual dreams of freedom. Recommend […] Continue reading History in Focus: Gabriel & Nat
Join us for this history-focused presentation on Gabriel and Nat Turner. This retrospective look at these two men and how events in Virginia shaped their individual dreams of freedom. Recommend […] Continue reading History in Focus: Gabriel & Nat
Who was Prince Henry and why didn’t he become King of England? Learn about the life of Henry, for whom Henrico County is named, during this history-focused presentation. Program will […] Continue reading History in Focus: Prince Henry
Who was Prince Henry and why didn’t he become King of England? Learn about the life of Henry, for whom Henrico County is named, during this history-focused presentation. Program will […] Continue reading History in Focus: Prince Henry
Victims of the Brown’s Island Explosion The 1863 Brown’s Island Explosion is one of the most tragic events of the Civil War in Richmond. Fifty died at the munitions plant, […] Continue reading History Lecture: Brown’s Island Explosion
*Henrico County Spring Break Activity* She’s on the Henrico County seal, but what do we really know about her? Many Virginians trace their ancestry to her, but who was she? […] Continue reading History in Focus: Pocahontas
The presidency of Thomas Jefferson marked a change in women’s roles in their households and in society. Explore the life and connections of Mary Glen Crenshaw Austin Sheppard, first female […] Continue reading History in Focus: Women in the Jeffersonian Era
Discover the role fashion played in some of the social movements of the 20th century during this focused history tour and presentation. The beautiful 1915 Armour House will play the […] Continue reading History in Focus: Fashion Goes to War
Did you know the first European perfumer in the New World arrived at Jamestown in 1608? Did you know that historical perfumes were not just for smelling good? Join us […] Continue reading Sweet Scents – the History & Science of Perfume Making
History in Focus: The Ragged Road of Reconstruction Tours begin every 30 minutes at Virginia Randolph Museum. After the American Civil War ended in 1865, localities around the country began […] Continue reading History in Focus: The Ragged Road of Reconstruction
