Event Tag: History

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Nov 14, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Nov 14, 2026 @ 12:00 PM

The Veterans of Woodland Cemetery Tour

In commemoration of Veterans Day, join a focused walking tour of historic Woodland Cemetery. (Free)
Woodland Cemetery at 302 Lee Avenue
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Dec 26, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - Dec 26, 2026 @ 02:00 PM

Chocolate Making Demo

A journey through history and discover the ways in which chocolate was prepared and enjoyed in 18th-century Virginia. (Free)
Virginia Museum of History & Culture at 428 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
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Dec 19, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - Dec 19, 2026 @ 02:00 PM

Chocolate Making Demo

A journey through history and discover the ways in which chocolate was prepared and enjoyed in 18th-century Virginia. (Free)
Virginia Museum of History & Culture at 428 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
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Nov 18, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - Nov 18, 2026 @ 01:00 PM

The Water Carriers

This lecture reveals how Cherokees developed stories, historical insights, and scientific knowledge that nurtured webs of life. ($)
Virginia Museum of History & Culture at 428 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
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Oct 25, 2026 @ 01:00 PM - Oct 25, 2026 @ 02:00 PM

Graveyard Tours

Learn about death in early Richmond as we walk the ancient pathways of Richmond's first cemetery. Meet fascinating people with fascinating lives… and deaths. ($)
Historic St. John’s Church at 2401 East Broad Street
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Nov 2, 2026 @ 03:00 PM - Nov 2, 2026 @ 04:00 PM

Real Life Oregon Trail

Discover what life was like traveling west in the 1840s. Learn how to build a raft, barter with the locals, and survive the winding trail. (Free)
Tuckahoe Library at 1901 Starling Drive, Regency, VA
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Dec 22, 2026 @ 06:00 PM - Dec 22, 2026 @ 07:30 PM

Special Focus Tour: Bellycheer! Feasting in England 1580-1640

Discover the food, feasts, and holiday dining traditions of the Twelve Days of Christmas in England (1580–1640). ($)
Agecroft Hall and Gardens at 4305 Sulgrave Road, Richmond, VA
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Dec 16, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Dec 16, 2026 @ 11:30 AM

Special Focus Tour: Bellycheer! Feasting in England 1580-1640

Discover the food, feasts, and holiday dining traditions of the Twelve Days of Christmas in England (1580–1640). ($)
Agecroft Hall and Gardens at 4305 Sulgrave Road, Richmond, VA
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Dec 13, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - Dec 13, 2026 @ 05:00 PM

Yuletides at Agecroft: Christmas Open House

Enjoy festive decor from the 1600s to 1940s, family crafts, local treats, live performers, and Father Christmas. (Free)
Agecroft Hall and Gardens at 4305 Sulgrave Road, Richmond, VA
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Dec
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Dec
Dec 9, 2026 @ 07:00 PM - Dec 9, 2026 @ 09:30 PM

Divorced, Beheaded, Died: An Audience with Henry VIII

Step into 1544 with UK performance historian John White as King Henry VIII. Hear tales of his reign and wives, then petition His Majesty in a lively Q&A. ($)
Agecroft Hall and Gardens at 4305 Sulgrave Road, Richmond, VA
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Nov 21, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Nov 21, 2026 @ 11:30 AM

Special Focus Tour: Dining with Shakespeare

Discover Shakespeare-era culinary customs with guide Tracy Weldon. Enjoy a talk, guided tour of a Tudor Kitchen, historical recipes, and garden access. ($)
Agecroft Hall and Gardens at 4305 Sulgrave Road, Richmond, VA
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Nov 13, 2026 @ 07:00 PM - Nov 13, 2026 @ 09:00 PM

The Dancing Queen: Court Dance in the Age of Elizabeth

Step into the 16th century with the Richmond Renaissance Dancers. Enjoy elegant court dancing and historical narration from Queen Elizabeth I. ($)
Agecroft Hall and Gardens at 4305 Sulgrave Road, Richmond, VA