"Treasures of Preservation Virginia"
May 7, 2020
2:00 pm — 3:00 pm
Direct to your computer, tablet or smart phone!
Our next webinar is scheduled for Thursday, May 7 at 2 p.m.! Treasures of Preservation Virginia Join curator of collections Lea Lane as she discusses some of the most intriguing objects in Preservation Virginia’s collections. These objects range from a poetic love letter etched into a window pane at Bacon’s Castle to a silk judicial …
Mar 23, 2019
10:00 am — 5:00 pm
Mar 24, 2019
12:00 pm — 5:00 pm
TIME TRAVELER’S ANNOUNCEMENT: “Out of an abundance of caution and a desire to reduce the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus, we have decided as collaborating organizations to cancel the Time Travelers Free Admission Weekend this Saturday and Sunday. While we’re sorry to call off this biannual event so close to the planned dates and …
May 10, 2020
2:00 pm — 4:00 pm
Patrick Henry's Scotchtown
16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
Come out to join us for the Mother’s Day Tea and Tour! Families can celebrate their mothers with a tea service, 18th century deportment lessons, a craft project and a tour focused entirely on the “mothers” in Patrick Henry’s life: his mother, his sisters and his daughter. Registration is $15 …
May 30, 2020
10:00 am — 5:00 pm
Patrick Henry's Scotchtown
16120 Chiswell Lane,
Beaverdam, Virginia 23015
Scotchtown is about to turn 300 years old, and we want you there for the celebration! Our 300th Anniversary Festival will feature on-going and special, timed events throughout the day from 10:00am-5:00pm. There’ll be live music, historical artisans and guests including Mr. and Mrs. Henry, hearth cooking, colonial craft demonstrations, genealogy presentations, breweries, wineries, some …
Aug 8, 2020
What lurks in the shadows of Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown and Hanover Tavern after dark? It’s time for you to find out for yourself. Join Transcend Paranormal Investigators as they delve into the paranormal at two beautiful historic locations. They are pairing up with Preservation Virginia, Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown, and the Hanover Tavern to investigate Scotchtown …
Mar 6, 2020 - Mar 29, 2020
11:00 am
16120 Chiswell Ln, Beaverdam, VA 23015
“Women in Patrick Henry’s Life” specialty tour will highlight the strong contributions of women in the life of Patrick Henry. This tour will include his mother, a strong woman who heavily influenced his views on liberty and strongly encouraged the development of his natural talents. Other women presented include his two wives, oldest daughter, sisters …
Oct 25, 2019
11:00 am — 12:30 pm
Come check out the amazing historic cars of the Colonial Virginia Model A Ford Club as they visit Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown! Get up close and personal and ask all your historic car club questions. …
Oct 19, 2019
6:00 pm — 6:30 pm
6:30 pm — 7:00 pm
7:00 pm — 7:30 pm
7:30 pm — 8:00 pm
8:00 pm — 8:30 pm
16120 Chiswell Ln, Beaverdam, VA 23015
Based on real events, Historians, Presenters & Actors present “Was It Murder? A Colonial Mystery,” a play about a mysterious death involving one of Scotchtown’s early occupants. Taking place throughout the house, the play concludes in the rarely-open cellar. Afterward, enjoy refreshments in the kitchen by the open hearth fire as you hear ghost stories. …
Dec 7, 2019
6:00 pm — 9:00 pm
16120 Chiswell Ln, Beaverdam, VA 23015
Back by popular demand, our second annual “Patrick Henry Christmas!” Mr. Henry will be home for the holidays and looks forward to welcoming you as your host. He is planning a variety of games and both sweet and savory hors d’oeuvres for your enjoyment. He has also engaged dance-masters to teach you all the latest …
Nov 29, 2019
10:00 am — 5:00 pm
Nov 30, 2019 - Aug 30, 2019
10:00 am — 5:00 pm
Dec 1, 2019
12:00 pm — 5:00 pm
16120 Chiswell Lane, Beaverdam, VA 23015
Ready to decorate your home for the holidays? Looking for a family-friendly activity for your loved ones and out-of-town guests? Bring them to Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown where we will help you make a variety of swags, wreaths and ornaments using historical styles and natural materials, many from the grounds of Scotchtown! $10 per person for …
