The Henrico County Division of Recreation & Parks will bring history to life during Revolutionary War Week, from Nov. 4-8, with programs and events exploring America’s fight for independence.
Highlights will include the VA250 Mobile Museum, a Movie in the Park featuring the hit musical “Hamilton” and 1776: Signing Day, a special event featuring reenactors, period music, games and more. All events are free and open to the public at Meadow Farm Museum at Crump Park, 3400 Mountain Road.
VA250 Mobile Museum – Wednesday, Nov. 4 through Friday, Nov. 6, 2-5 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 7, 1-4 p.m.
The VA250 Mobile Museum Experience, “Out of Many, One,” shares Virginia’s foundational role in the birth of the nation. The high-tech, interactive museum on wheels will be open throughout the week and alongside additional programs.
London Pleasants: From Enslaved to Redcoat – Wednesday, Nov. 4, 6-7 p.m.
Follow the life of London Pleasants from enslavement to self-emancipation in Henrico. Learn about his time as a Black loyalist and his fate after the American Revolution. This program is recommended for ages 10 and older.
Movie in the Park: “Hamilton” – Friday, Nov. 6, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Don’t throw away your shot to see “Hamilton: An American Musical” outdoors! Bring a blanket or chair, along with friends and family. Picnics are welcome.
1776: Signing Day – Saturday, Nov. 7, 1-4 p.m.
It’s 1776, and the fate of the colonies hangs in the balance. Will you join those signing their names for independence or will you remain faithful to the king? Discover the arguments, challenges and choices that led ordinary Virginians to take sides during the American Revolution. Witness musket firing, learn about the life of soldiers, listen to period music and play games from 250 years ago.
Hamiltrivia – Sunday, Nov. 8, 2-3 p.m.
Do you know about the lives of Maria Reynolds and Peggy Schuyler? Find out during a trivia game that tests your knowledge of “Hamilton” and the real-life story of Alexander Hamilton. To participate, register online with Recreation & Parks.
For more information about Revolutionary War Week and other VA250 programs, visit henrico.gov/history/va-250-henrico/.
