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Event category: Museums & Exhibits

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Mar
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Mar
Mar 26, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - Mar 26, 2026 @ 01:00 PM

Seeking Justice: The Long Legal Struggle of an Enslaved Virginia Family

Virginia Museum of History & Culture
Author Daniel Thorp will tell the story behind Unis v. Charlton’s Administrator, one of the most extensive freedom suits in American history. ($)
Virginia Museum of History & Culture at 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard
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Apr
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Apr
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Apr
Apr 17, 2026 @ 02:00 PM - Apr 19, 2026 @ 03:00 PM

Bacon’s Castle Garden Tours

Preservation Virginia
Tour the gardens of the oldest brick house in Virginia. Learn about the historical significance of the plants growing there. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. ($)
Cape Henry Lighthouse at 465 Bacon’s Castle Trail
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Apr
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Apr
Apr 17, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - Apr 19, 2026 @ 12:00 PM

Bird Watching at Cape Henry Lighthouse

Preservation Virginia
A guided bird watching and learn all about the birds that call Cape Henry home. (Free)
Cape Henry Lighthouse at 583 Atlantic Avenue Fort Story
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Apr
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Apr 11, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Apr 11, 2026 @ 04:00 PM

Scotchtown’s 5th Annual Fiber Festival

Preservation Virginia
Celebrate Spring at the annual festival with a dedicated children's area featuring arts and crafts, games, and inflatable maze. ($)
Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown at 16120 Chiswell Lane, Beaverdam
04
Apr
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Apr
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04
Apr
Apr 4, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - Apr 4, 2026 @ 12:00 PM

Stories by the Sea

Preservation Virginia
A unique story time experience overlooking the ocean, stay for a craft that relates to the story. (Free)
Cape Henry Lighthouse at 583 Atlantic Avenue Fort Story
04
Apr
04
Apr
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04
Apr
Apr 4, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Apr 4, 2026 @ 04:00 PM

A Day in the Scotchtown Garden

Preservation Virginia
Learn more about the historical significance of the plants growing in the garden from the Hanover County Master Gardners. ($)
Cape Henry Lighthouse at 16120 Chiswell Lane, Beaverdam
28
Mar
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Mar
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28
Mar
Mar 28, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - Mar 28, 2026 @ 12:00 PM

Lighthouse Families Kids Virtual Programs

Preservation Virginia
A special virtual program about Lighthouse Families, specially designed for school aged kids. ($)
Cape Henry Lighthouse at -
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Mar
26
Mar
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26
Mar
Mar 26, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Mar 26, 2026 @ 04:00 PM

Women Lightkeeper Talks

Preservation Virginia
In honor of Women's History Month, head to Cape Henry Lighthouse for a Women Lightkeeper Talks at the base of the lighthouse. ($)
Cape Henry Lighthouse at 583 Atlantic Avenue Fort Story
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Mar
26
Mar
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Mar 26, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Mar 26, 2026 @ 02:00 PM

STEM Day at Cape Henry Lighthouse

Preservation Virginia
A day of special activities designed for school aged children. From science to art all kids will get to take home a new bit of knowledge about lighthouses. ($)
Cape Henry Lighthouse at 583 Atlantic Avenue Fort Story
12
Mar
12
Mar
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12
Mar
Mar 12, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - Mar 12, 2026 @ 01:00 PM

A Promise Delivered: Ten American Heroes and the Battle to Rename Our Nation’s Military Bases

Virginia Museum of History & Culture
Join co-authors Ty Seidule and Connor Williams for this special program as they recount the lives of each of these American heroes. ($)
Virginia Museum of History & Culture at 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard
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Apr
03
Apr
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03
Apr
Apr 3, 2026 @ 09:00 AM - Apr 3, 2026 @ 11:00 AM

Sensory Friendly Morning

Virginia Museum of History & Culture
Visitors are invited to enjoy a sensory friendly morning at the museum with modified sounds, lights, and hands-on experiences. ($)
Virginia Museum of History & Culture at 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard
02
Apr
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Apr
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Apr
Apr 2, 2026 @ 10:30 AM - Apr 2, 2026 @ 11:30 AM

Muévelo! Latinx Dance Workshop

Virginia Museum of History & Culture
Fun spring break programming and learn the rhythms and steps of traditional Latinx dance with Muévelo, VCU's Latinx dance club. ($)
Virginia Museum of History & Culture at 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard

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