*Henrico County Spring Break Activity* She’s on the Henrico County seal, but what do we really know about her? Many Virginians trace their ancestry to her, but who was she? […] Continue reading History in Focus: Pocahontas
The presidency of Thomas Jefferson marked a change in women’s roles in their households and in society. Explore the life and connections of Mary Glen Crenshaw Austin Sheppard, first female […] Continue reading History in Focus: Women in the Jeffersonian Era
Discover the role fashion played in some of the social movements of the 20th century during this focused history tour and presentation. The beautiful 1915 Armour House will play the […] Continue reading History in Focus: Fashion Goes to War
Did you know the first European perfumer in the New World arrived at Jamestown in 1608? Did you know that historical perfumes were not just for smelling good? Join us […] Continue reading Sweet Scents – the History & Science of Perfume Making
History in Focus: The Ragged Road of Reconstruction Tours begin every 30 minutes at Virginia Randolph Museum. After the American Civil War ended in 1865, localities around the country began […] Continue reading History in Focus: The Ragged Road of Reconstruction
History in Focus: Murder, Mayhem and Natural Causes Before Sherlock Holmes and C.S.I., how were suspicious deaths investigated? Join us for this focused presentation as we examine Mosby Sheppard’s career […] Continue reading History in Focus: Murder, Mayhem and Natural Causes
Juneteenth celebrates enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation reaching the westernmost Confederate state of Texas. The Proclamation went into effect in 1863, but this news was purposefully withheld from enslaved people […] Continue reading Juneteenth Celebration 2022
The Henrico Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC) advises the Henrico County Board of Supervisors regarding the identification, interpretation, rehabilitation, protection and preservation of historical and cultural resources located within the […] Continue reading Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
The Henrico Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC) advises the Henrico County Board of Supervisors regarding the identification, interpretation, rehabilitation, protection and preservation of historical and cultural resources located within the […] Continue reading Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
The Henrico Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC) advises the Henrico County Board of Supervisors regarding the identification, interpretation, rehabilitation, protection and preservation of historical and cultural resources located within the […] Continue reading Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
The Henrico Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC) advises the Henrico County Board of Supervisors regarding the identification, interpretation, rehabilitation, protection and preservation of historical and cultural resources located within the […] Continue reading Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
The Henrico Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC) advises the Henrico County Board of Supervisors regarding the identification, interpretation, rehabilitation, protection and preservation of historical and cultural resources located within the […] Continue reading Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
The Henrico Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC) advises the Henrico County Board of Supervisors regarding the identification, interpretation, rehabilitation, protection and preservation of historical and cultural resources located within the […] Continue reading Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
The Henrico Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC) advises the Henrico County Board of Supervisors regarding the identification, interpretation, rehabilitation, protection and preservation of historical and cultural resources located within the […] Continue reading Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
The Henrico Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC) advises the Henrico County Board of Supervisors regarding the identification, interpretation, rehabilitation, protection and preservation of historical and cultural resources located within the […] Continue reading Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
Info: [email protected] Tours run from 1-4pm every 30 minutes. Last tour begins at 3:30pm. Appropriate for all ages! Pocahontas: Nov 6 She’s on the Henrico County seal, but what do […] Continue reading History in Focus
The Henrico Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC) advises the Henrico County Board of Supervisors regarding the identification, interpretation, rehabilitation, protection and preservation of historical and cultural resources located within the […] Continue reading Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
Henrico County has agreed to buy the historic Wilton Farm property on the James River in Varina for a variety of potential future uses, including a park with 2.8 miles of river frontage, economic development, schools and a history museum.
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