Juneteenth celebrates enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation reaching the westernmost Confederate state of Texas. The Proclamation went into effect in 1863, but this news was purposefully withheld from enslaved people […]
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***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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Enjoy an afternoon of interactive, living history demonstrations as you explore this mid-19th century farm. Program meets on the first Saturday of the month. Free. Information: eik@henrico.us August 5: Clothing […]
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Enjoy an afternoon of interactive, living history demonstrations as you explore this mid-19th century farm. Program meets on the first Saturday of the month. Free. Information: eik@henrico.us July 1: Children’s […]
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Enjoy an afternoon of interactive, living history demonstrations as you explore this mid-19th century farm. Program meets on the first Saturday of the month. Free. Information: eik@henrico.us June 3: Cures […]
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Enjoy an afternoon of interactive, living history demonstrations as you explore this mid-19th century farm. Program meets on the first Saturday of the month. Free. Information: eik@henrico.us May 6: Spring […]
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