Event category: Learning & Enrichment
18
Apr
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18
Apr
Apr 18, 2026 @ 02:00 PM - Apr 18, 2026 @ 03:00 PM
No Officers, No Fight: The Story of the Mutinous Sixth
April 21 marks the 128th anniversary of the beginning of the Spanish American War. This war is among the lesser-known conflicts in United States history.
(Free)
Eastern Henrico Recreation Center
at 1440 N. Laburnum Avenue
16
Apr
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16
Apr
Apr 16, 2026 @ 06:00 PM - Apr 16, 2026 @ 07:30 PM
Repair, Reuse, Replant!
Learn how to patch tears, sew on buttons, and mend pockets to extend the life of your favorite garments. Also dig into the joy of growing new things by learning about how Keep Henrico Beautiful is propagating common house plants as gifts for teachers. Take home your own cutting in a reused container.
($)
Belmont Recreation Center
at 1600 Hilliard Road
21
Jun
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21
Jun
Jun 21, 2026 @ 02:45 PM - Jun 21, 2026 @ 03:30 PM
17th Century England & the Coming of the American Revolution
This talk will focus on how English history in the 17th century influenced the American colonies.
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Historic St. John’s Church
at St. John's Church, 2401 East Broad Street
14
Jun
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14
Jun
Jun 14, 2026 @ 02:30 PM - Jun 14, 2026 @ 03:30 PM
Meet Patsey Henry
Martha “Patsey” Henry Fontaine (1755-1818) Debbie Phillips, a renowned living history interpreter, brings Patrick Henry’s eldest child to St. John’s Church.
($)
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