Visit St. John’s Church, the location of the Second Virginia Convention, and hear the fascinating story of Patrick Henry and his ‘Liberty or Death” speech in the heady days on…
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Join Dr. Sean Heuvel who will share the “‘Fate at Petersburg: The Story of Colonel George L. Prescott, 32nd Massachusetts.”
Ages 5 and older explore the history of Remembrance Day, now called Veteran’s Day, with family-friendly craft and activity stations.
Join Bert Dunkerly who will share the story of “Civil War Railroads.” Dunkerly is a historian, award-winning author, and speaker who is actively involved in historic preservation and research.
A living history timeline of America’s military with reenactors and multiple programs throughout the day. Programming includes a lecture on United States Army Immigrants serving in World War I by…
Visit St. John’s Church, the location of the Second Virginia Convention, and hear the fascinating story of Patrick Henry and his ‘Liberty or Death” speech in the heady days on…
At the Junior Center, young members enjoyed free classes, exhibits, lectures, tours, and fields trips – all of which were designed to supplement school curriculum.
Explore the life, death, and legacy of the speaker’s fourth great-grandfather, Corporal Robert Henry Gwynn of the 26th Virginia Infantry. When the Civil War erupted, Gwynn was one of roughly…
Join Pamplin Historical Park’s Executive Director, Colin Romanick, and Newport News Historic Sites Curator, J. Michael Moore as they examine General McClellan’s Peninsula Campaign, covering the period between the landing…
Eppington built in 1768 by Francis Eppes VI. Enjoy a variety of colonial activities, period music, storytelling, period vendors and crafters, historic trades, and living history. Meet Thomas Jefferson, Francis…
Learn about life in early Richmond as we walk the pathways of Richmond’s first cemetery. Meet fascinating people like Elizabeth Arnold Poe, George Wythe, and other Revolutionary-era Virginians. See their…
Known affectionately as “Duff”, friends and family described Lee D. Harley as a patriotic man with a penchant for aviation. Major Harley was shot down over Laos on May 18,…
