Upcoming Events
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May 17
Surprises from the Soil: The Material World of America’s Birthplace
When: 5:30pmLocation:
DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, 326 West Francis Street, Williamsburg, VA
Until 1994 and the archaeological discovery of James Fort, it was generally believed that there would be no new information surfacing about the early years of England’s first successful transatlantic colony. With the rediscovery of the fort, more than a million artifacts have been uncovered related to the men, women,…
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May 17
Secret Garden Party, John Marshall House
When: 5:30pm to 8:30pmLocation:
CELEBRATE RICHMOND’S HIDDEN GREEN SPACES AT THE THIRD ANNUAL SECRET GARDEN PARTY IN HISTORIC COURT END
Downtown Richmond's historic Court End neighborhood invites the public to a progressive cocktail party featuring the urban gardens and green spaces of the Valentine Richmond History Center, the John Marshall House, the…
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May 18
Historic Cemetery Conservation & Documentation Workshop, Eastville, VA
When: 10:00am to 4:00pmLocation: Christ Episcopal Church Eastville, Virginia
May 18, 2012 from 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. and May 19, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Flowers are optional but participants will be encouraged to bring mirrors and cameras, and clipboards and questions during a forthcoming Cemetery Workshop to be offered by staff of the Virginia…
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May 19
Historic Cemetery Conservation & Documentation Workshop, Eastville, VA
When: 9:30am to 12:00pmLocation: Christ Episcopal Church, Eastville, VA
May 18, 2012 from 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. and May 19, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Flowers are optional but participants will be encouraged to bring mirrors and cameras, and clipboards and questions during a forthcoming Cemetery Workshop to be offered by staff of the Virginia…
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May 23
Curator’s Artifact Tour
When: 3:00pmLocation: Historic Jamestowne
Curator's Artifact Tours are conducted at 3:00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month beginning May 23 through October. Tours start from the Pocahontas statue.
Senior archaeological curator Bly Straube provided an intimate, behind-the-scenes tour of the artifact collection of James Fort. This 90-minute guided program begins…
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May 25
Patrick Henry’s Birthday Celebration
When: 10:00amLocation:
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Jun 1
Summer in John Marshall’s Richmond
When: 10:00am to 2:00pmLocation: The John Marshall House
Open House, open for samples of Virginia's Finest Products, free tours of the new exhibit and first floor of the house. New exhibit open from June 1 to August 26th.
The John Marshall House is located at 818 Marshall Street, Richmond, VA 23219
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Jun 2
First Saturday in Mary’s Garden - Soapmaking from Soapwort
When: 11:00am to 2:00pmLocation: Mary Washington House
The Colonists had their version of liquid soap just as we do today. Join our gardener to see how to turn a plant inot liquid soap. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Price: Included with tour admission.
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Jun 5
In the Trenches Tour
When: 10:00amLocation: Historic Jamestowne
In the Trenches Tours are conducted at 10:00 a.m. on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, April through October. NOTE: There are NO In the Trenches tours in August.
Join a small inside and up-close group tour of the Lost 1607 James Fort led by Dr. William Kelso, Director of the…
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Jun 9
4H Day at Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown
When: 10:00am to 5:00pmLocation: Patrick Henry's Scotchtown
4H plays an important role in life here at Patrick Henry's Scotchtown and surrounding Hanover County. Come discover the club's many activities and programs.
