Gayton Library
Events at this Venue
09
Jan
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09
Jan
Jan 9, 2026 @ 02:00 PM - Jan 9, 2026 @ 03:00 PM
Historically Speaking: Demanding the Rights of Englishmen, The Road to Revolution
Dr. Joseph Rizzo, History Manager for Henrico County Recreation and Parks, explores the events following the Seven Years' War that shaped American colonists' belief that their rights as Englishmen were under threat, and how those shifting perceptions led colonists to both question their allegiances and imagine a new future as an independent nation.
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10
Feb
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10
Feb
Feb 10, 2026 @ 02:00 PM - Feb 10, 2026 @ 03:00 PM
Historically Speaking: Hearts at War
Discover the history of Valentine's Day, valentine traditions in America, and how the American Civil War affected those traditions in the South. This program, presented by the American Civil War Museum, includes images of original valentines from the museum's collection and excerpts from letters between soldiers and their loved ones.
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