Event category: Learning & Enrichment
28
Mar
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28
Mar
Mar 28, 2026 @ 01:00 PM - Mar 28, 2026 @ 04:00 PM
Richmond Poetry Festival 2026: Poetry for Absolute Beginners
Read poems, talk about what makes them tick, and try capturing some poetry on the page with Visual Arts Center instructor Lauren Minor.
(Free)
Tuckahoe Library
at 1901 Starling Drive
14
Mar
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14
Mar
Mar 14, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - Mar 14, 2026 @ 12:00 PM
Historically Speaking: Meet Abigail Adams
Wife of the second U.S. President John Adams, Abigail Smith Adams was ahead of her time. Join Living Historian Debbie Phillips for a portrayal of Abigail Adams.
(Free)
Glen Allen Library
at 10501 Staples Mill Road
11
Apr
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11
Apr
Apr 11, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Apr 11, 2026 @ 03:00 PM
We the Kids Day: Think Big
Explore James Madison’s ideas, play games, meet animal ambassadors, visit Idea Stations, and see friends from nearby historic places.
(Free)
James Madison’s Montpelier
at 11350 Constitution Hwy, Montpelier Station
11
Mar
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11
Mar
Mar 11, 2026 @ 06:00 PM - Mar 11, 2026 @ 07:30 PM
Gun Violence Prevention Forum
Join the conversation about the impact of gun violence in Richmond and how residents and churches can help build a safer, better community.
(Free)
Reveille United Methodist Church
at 4200 Cary Street Road
14
Jun
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14
Jun
Jun 14, 2026 @ 02:30 PM - Jun 14, 2026 @ 03:30 PM
Meet Patsey Henry
Martha “Patsey” Henry Fontaine (1755-1818) Debbie Phillips, a renowned living history interpreter, brings Patrick Henry’s eldest child to St. John’s Church.
($)
Historic St. John’s Church
at St. John's Church, 2401 East Broad Street
12
Jun
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12
Jun
Jun 12, 2026 @ 05:30 PM - Jun 12, 2026 @ 08:00 PM
How George Washington Defeated Smallpox And Won America’s Independence
A lecture by Drs. Art Kellermann and Dick Wenzel. To win American independence, he not only had to defeat the British army; he had to defeat smallpox.
($)
Historic St. John’s Church
at St. John's Church, 2401 East Broad Street
25
Apr
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25
Apr
Apr 25, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - Apr 25, 2026 @ 05:00 PM
Shakespeare’s Birthday: A Celebration of the Bard
A birthday party in honor of playwright William Shakespeare's 462nd birthday, and revelers of all ages are invited to join in the celebration. A full day of entertainment: dances, games, songs, and other merry activities.
(Free)
Agecroft Hall and Gardens
at 4305 Sulgrave Road