*Due to the recent and upcoming inclement weather, the Holiday Lantern Tours have been canceled for Sat, Dec 15.* “The Magical, Musical Christmas at Meadow Farm” Learn the history of the Christmas carol, and take a guided tour of the farmhouse decked out in its 19th century Christmas best. Participants are encouraged to sing along […] Continue reading Holiday Lantern Tours – CANCELED
The air is alive with voices of the past as you stroll through the years of Sheppard family Christmases at Meadow Farm. Vignettes include conversations and activities from each of the seven generations– from William Sheppard in 1713 to General Sheppard Crump in 1960. No registration is necessary. This is a first-come, first-served program. Check […] Continue reading Holiday Lantern Tours: Seven Generations of Sheppard Family Christmases
It’s Christmas Eve-1860. Family and friends are gathering at Meadow Farm for the holiday season. The women are putting the final touches on the baking. Visit with the family as you go through the lamp-lit house decorated for a memorable holiday season. What else is in store this year? Watch Mrs. Wingfield, with the help […] Continue reading Holiday Lantern Tours at Meadow Farm Museum
Candles are lit and the house at Meadow Farm is alive in anticipation of Christmas. The house is decorated from top to bottom for the holidays. Join the magical fun as costumed living historians lead groups through a candle-lit history of classic Christmas carols. Tours leave every 15 minutes from the Orientation Center. Information: eik@henrico.us Continue reading Holiday Lantern Tours at Meadow Farm Museum