While it may feel at times as though our day to day lives never change, they were completely different for those of Colonial Virginia. Discover what daily life was like for the Henry family and the enslaved who lived and worked at Scotchtown on this special focus tour. This tour will run on specific Friday […]
While it may feel at times as though our day to day lives never change, they were completely different for those of Colonial Virginia. Discover what daily life was like for the Henry family and the enslaved who lived and worked at Scotchtown on this special focus tour. This tour will run on specific Friday […]
While it may feel at times as though our day to day lives never change, they were completely different for those of Colonial Virginia. Discover what daily life was like for the Henry family and the enslaved who lived and worked at Scotchtown on this special focus tour. This tour will run on specific Friday […]
While it may feel at times as though our day to day lives never change, they were completely different for those of Colonial Virginia. Discover what daily life was like for the Henry family and the enslaved who lived and worked at Scotchtown on this special focus tour. This tour will run on specific Friday […]
Come join Scotchtown staff on July 25th from 10am-4pm to learn about the use of candles in the colonial time period. Whether necessary for basic light or enjoyed for their fragrance and beauty, candles have been a part of people’s lives for centuries. This workshop will teach you techniques for basic pillar and taper candles […]
While it may feel at times as though our day to day lives never change, they were completely different for those of Colonial Virginia. Discover what daily life was like for the Henry family and the enslaved who lived and worked at Scotchtown on this special focus tour. This tour will run on specific Friday […]
Join Scotchtown staff on Saturday August 8th from 10am-4pm and learn about how popular vegetables and herbs were prepared in the 1700s! In addition we will be discussing foodways in colonials times, exploring the kitchen garden, and cooking multiple dishes throughout the day using 18th century recipes. Guests can take home a recipe or two […]
Join the Scotchtown staff on Saturday, August 22nd from 10am-4pm for ongoing demonstrations on dyes and colors of the 18th century. Come learn about dyeing practices in Colonial America and at Scotchtown in the 18th century. Join our staff in this all-day long program as we discuss our sample dye and textile gardens and demonstrate […]
Patrick Henry is best remembered for his stirring oratory, with his “Liberty or Death” speech being the most famous example. His words have been chronicled for generations but they were never spoken to an empty room. This program focuses on Patrick Henry’s connections with other founding fathers; the relationships he built, correspondence he kept, and […]
Patrick Henry is best remembered for his stirring oratory, with his “Liberty or Death” speech being the most famous example. His words have been chronicled for generations but they were never spoken to an empty room. This program focuses on Patrick Henry’s connections with other founding fathers; the relationships he built, correspondence he kept, and […]
Join the Scotchtown staff at 11am on Sunday, September 20th for a special focus tour in honor of constitution day! When the Constitution was sent to the states for approval in 1788, it faced heavy scrutiny; many detractors argued it did not adequately protect individual liberties, robbed the states of their sovereignty, and provided the […]
Crumbling castles, dark foreboding landscapes, supernatural and mysterious characters, disturbing and horrifying stories! Spend an evening at Scotchtown and experience the true terror of the early Gothic literary movement as you meet the authors of some of the most chilling and haunting stories and novels of the 18th and 19th centuries. Guest interpreters will be […]
Join us at Scotchtown for First Responder Appreciation day on Sunday, October 25th from 11am-4pm! To say thank you to our first responders and their families, today we are offering free admission and refreshments. See you at Scotchtown! Call us at 804-227-3500 to make your reservation.