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4305 Sulgrave Rd.
Richmond, VA 23221 United States Get Directions
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Special Focus Tour: Shakespeare’s Garden Tour (11am)

Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United States

Enjoy a tour of Agecroft Hall’s unique Shakespeare Garden. William Shakespeare’s writings reflect beliefs in witchcraft, fairies, and the "language of flowers,” all of which were quite common in Elizabethan England. Learn about this and other Tudor-style gardens from a Shakespearean perspective. The tour requires walking on grass, gravel paths, and stone walkways. The route ...

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Special Focus Tour: Shakespeare’s Garden Tour (10am)

Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United States

Enjoy a tour of Agecroft Hall’s unique Shakespeare Garden. William Shakespeare’s writings reflect beliefs in witchcraft, fairies, and the "language of flowers,” all of which were quite common in Elizabethan England. Learn about this and other Tudor-style gardens from a Shakespearean perspective. The tour requires walking on grass, gravel paths, and stone walkways. The route ...

$

Common Scents: A Garden Still House Demonstration with Rebecca Suerdieck

Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United States

Experience the mysterious art of distilling with costumed educator Rebecca Suerdieck as she transforms plants into wearable scents. Explore Agecroft's luscious gardens through herbs and flowers grown in 17th century England. See, smell, and touch culinary and medicinal plants that might be part of your favorite perfume. Rebecca will be in the gardens from 12:00 ...

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Summer Plein Air Painting in the Gardens

Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United States

The gardens and grounds are open early on selected Thursdays in June-August. Come and find a shady spot to set up your easel, sit and take in the view, or take a hike on the Woodland Walk for inspiration. Art supplies are not provided. In the event of bad weather, the event will be rescheduled. ...

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Event Series Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus

Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus

Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United States

A brilliant but embittered academic, Doctor Faustus is a solitary scholar who has exhausted the confines of human knowledge. Frustrated with the futility of religion, law, and science he is desperate for a deeper understanding of the universe – and for the worldwide fame that it will bring. Risking everything, he conjures the demon Mephistophilis ...

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Special Focus Tour: Midsummer Garden Tour

Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United States

This 45-minute guided tour highlights Agecroft Hall's formal gardens and uncovers the garden connections between England's King Henry VIII, Mediterranean pirates, and Chief Powhatan. Discover the characteristics of a 20th-century Virginia Garden while being transported further back in time. This tour is on multiple surfaces: grass throughout our lawns, gravel paths, and includes stone courtyards ...

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Common Scents: A Garden Still House Demonstration with Rebecca Suerdieck

Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United States

Experience the mysterious art of distilling with costumed educator Rebecca Suerdieck as she transforms plants into wearable scents. Explore Agecroft's luscious gardens through herbs and flowers grown in 17th century England. See, smell, and touch culinary and medicinal plants that might be part of your favorite perfume. Rebecca will be in the gardens from 12:00 ...

$

Summer Plein Air Painting in the Gardens

Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United States

The gardens and grounds are open early on selected Thursdays in June-August. Come and find a shady spot to set up your easel, sit and take in the view, or take a hike on the Woodland Walk for inspiration. Art supplies are not provided. In the event of bad weather, the event will be rescheduled. ...

$

Special Focus Tour: Myths, Legends, and Folktales – Storytelling with Young Dauntesey

Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United States

Join tour guide Matt Rowlett in character as a member of the Dauntesey family for a lively retelling of English and Celtic tales. Experience storytelling as a guest in the house during the mid-17th century. Stories include The Friar and the Merchant and The Lady Prioress and the Lusty Knaves, an Arthurian legend, stories from ...

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Special Focus Tour: Midsummer Garden Tour

Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United States

This 45-minute guided tour highlights Agecroft Hall's formal gardens and uncovers the garden connections between England's King Henry VIII, Mediterranean pirates, and Chief Powhatan. Discover the characteristics of a 20th-century Virginia Garden while being transported further back in time. This tour is on multiple surfaces: grass throughout the lawns, gravel paths, and includes stone courtyards ...

$

Special Focus Tour: Dining with Shakespeare

Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United States

In commemoration of the Bard, William Shakespeare, join tour guide Tracy Weldon for a look at culinary customs during Shakespeare’s lifetime in Elizabethan England. A brief talk is followed by a tour through seasonal displays in Agecroft Hall’s Great Hall, Dining Parlor, and Tudor Kitchen. Take home period recipes. ...

$

Summer Plein Air Painting in the Gardens

Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United States

The gardens and grounds are open early on selected Thursdays in June-August. Come and find a shady spot to set up your easel, sit and take in the view, or take a hike on the Woodland Walk for inspiration. Art supplies are not provided. In the event of bad weather, the event will be rescheduled. ...

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The Concert Ballet of Virginia: Peter Rabbit

Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United States

Join the Concert Ballet of Virginia for their presentation of Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit. This child-friendly production promotes the importance of children's literacy and arts education through a 45-minute ballet accompanied by a narration of the story. Pack a picnic and enjoy Agecroft's gardens and grounds before heading to your seats. ($, Free for children ...

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The Sun Can’t Take a Vacation: Summer Workshop for Kids

Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United States

While you are enjoying your summer break, the sun is still on the job. He is a ball of energy that everyone wants to invite to their party! Did you know that the sun does more than light our days and warm our bodies? Join Agecroft’s educators as they explore some of the other work ...

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Cheese Making 101: Workshop with Rebecca Suerdieck

Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United States

See the entire cheese making process from start to finish using readily-available grocery-store ingredients. Witness one of the oldest dairy processes in the world while sampling different flavor combinations. This soft, versatile cheese can be flavored in a variety of ways for a multitude of delicious recipes, both sweet and savory. Discover how to make ...

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Event Series William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing

William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing

Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United States

Kicking off the Richmond Shakespeare Festival. Masquerades reveal as much as they hide in this hilarious comedy. There is no comedic couple quite as beguiling as Beatrice and Benedick. Wielding words as both weapon and armor (but always with a charming, effervescent glint), their banter is code for so many things - part longing, part ...

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Special Focus Tour: Terms of Adornment – Jewelry Styles of Monarchs and Nobles

Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United States

Explore their collection of portraits through the designs of jewelry and hats worn in English royal and aristocratic social circles during the Tudor and Stuart eras (1485-1711). Join tour guide Terry Jones for a brief presentation followed by a guided tour with a detailed view of selected portraits. ...

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Mother’s Day Concert with the Richmond Concert Band

Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United States

The Richmond Concert Band is back at Agecroft to celebrate all the people who give us motherly love. Grab a picnic and those closest for a beautiful evening of outdoor music. Don't forget your blankets or chairs for this fun, relaxing event. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be postponed to May ...

Free

Free Garden Admission on Mother’s Day

Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United States

On Mother's Day spend the afternoon enjoying Agecroft Hall's gardens and grounds for free. Garden tickets are free, but registration is encouraged. Please check in at the front desk and pick up a garden map. Pack a picnic to enjoy. Self-guided museum tours are also available 12:00-4:00 pm. Regular admission fees apply. Pets are not ...

Free

Special Focus Tour: East India Company – Rogues to Riches

Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United States

Enjoy a special evening tour focused on some of the exotic, foreign imports found in Agecroft Hall's collection of Tudor- and Stuart-era household goods. Discover the centuries-long phenomenon that was the East India Company, and learn its connection to corporate bailouts, government lobbyists, London's Docklands, and the emergence of the British Empire as a global ...

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A Royal Brew-Haha: The Queen Comes to Agecroft Hall

Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United States

The year is 1601, and Queen Elizabeth has arrived with her courtiers at Agecroft Hall in Lancashire, England, while touring the country during the Queen’s Royal Progress. This Renaissance “romp” takes a humorous look at world events as costumed members of the Richmond Renaissance Dancers portray the Queen and her courtiers dancing through the evening. ...

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Pollinators and Beneficial Bugs: Lecture and Beehive Making Workshop with Conner Parrish

Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United States

Conner Parrish of Blossoming Roots Farm & Supply will present a lecture on pollinators and beneficial bugs. Following Conner's talk, participants will learn to make their own Mason beehives that they can then take home with them to help support Virginia's native bee population. Each paid ticket includes 1 (one) Mason beehive kit to assemble ...

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Special Focus Tour: Dining with Shakespeare

Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United States

In commemoration of the Bard, whose 460th birthday we mark this month, join tour guide Tracy Weldon for a look at culinary customs during Shakespeare’s lifetime in Elizabethan England. A brief talk is followed by a tour through seasonal displays in Agecroft Hall’s Great Hall, Dining Parlor, and Tudor Kitchen. Take home period recipes. ...

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Shakespeare’s Birthday: A Celebration of The Bard

Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United States

To celebrate Shakespeare’s 460th birthday, there will be a full day of entertainment: dances, games, songs, and other merry activities. Wander through the Shakespeare Garden and join the living history staff for Tudor era crafts. Bring a picnic and enjoy the gardens and grounds of Agecroft Hall. To learn more, click here. (Free, $ for House ...

Free

Special Focus Tour: Shakespeare’s Garden Tour

Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United States

In honor of William Shakespeare's birthday, enjoy a guided tour of Agecroft Hall’s unique Shakespeare Garden. William Shakespeare’s writings reflect beliefs in witchcraft, fairies, and the "language of flowers” that were common throughout Elizabethan England. Learn about this and other Tudor-style gardens from a Shakespearean perspective. Don’t forget comfortable shoes for this all-outdoor tour. The ...

$

Special Focus Tour: Dining with Shakespeare

Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United States

It’s almost William Shakespeare’s birthday! In commemoration of the bard, join tour guide Tracy Weldon for a look at culinary customs during Shakespeare’s lifetime in Elizabethan England. A brief talk is followed by a tour through seasonal displays in Agecroft Hall’s Great Hall, Dining Parlor, and Tudor Kitchen. Take home period recipes. ...

$

Bubbles & Blooms

Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United States

Visit Agecroft Hall & Gardens for a beautiful evening of food, drinks and glorious strolls through their gardens on the banks of the James River. Make this a gathering with family and friends to celebrate the arrival of spring surrounded by flowers (and maybe a few bubbles too!). Beverages from Garden Grove Brewing and Urban ...

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Special Focus Tour: Tulipmania Garden Tour

Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United States

See thousands of tulip blooms on this 45-minute guided garden tour. Learn about tulipmania in early 1600s Europe and the transformation of the gardens at Agecroft Hall in the 20th century. This tour requires walking on grass, gravel paths, and stone walkways. The route has several stair steps. Stay after the guided tour to explore ...

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Special Focus Tour: Tulipmania Garden Tour

Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United States

See thousands of tulip blooms on this 45-minute guided garden tour. Learn about tulipmania in early 1600s Europe and the transformation of the gardens at Agecroft Hall in the 20th century. This tour requires walking on grass, gravel paths, and stone walkways. The route has several stair steps. Stay after the guided tour to explore ...

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Beauty and Beasts – An Adventure in Artifacts at Agecroft Hall: Spring Break Workshop

Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United States

A Tudor-inspired animal hunt, and search for images of both real and mythical beasts. Participants will explore Agecroft’s artifacts looking for evidence of beasts and birds and create epic animal stories of their own. This program is perfect for anyone with a love for animals and a taste for adventure! This program is designed for ...

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